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This classic cream pie is made even more amazing with a gorgeous meringue and perfectly creamy coconut custard filling. One of the best pie's you'll ever have!

Coconut Cream Pie

Erin Indahl-Fink
This classic cream pie is made even more amazing with a gorgeous meringue and perfectly creamy coconut custard filling. One of the best pie's you'll ever have!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 614 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer This KitchenAid Stand Mixer is a must-have tool for any home baker! The whisk attachment is critical for making the best meringue.
  • Pie Plate This Pyrex pie plate is one of the BEST for making pies. Every home baker needs a pyrex pie plate.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 9" pie crust store bought or homemade
  • 6 Tablespoons corn starch
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cup milk
  • 3 egg yolks beaten
  • 3 Tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

For meringue:

  • 3 egg whites room temperature
  • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 (7 oz. container) marshmallow cream like Kraft

Instructions
 

  • Bake pie shell according to package directions. Prick with a fork on the bottom. Add pie weights or beans to the bottom of the crust to ensure it doesn't puff up during baking. Let cool completely.
  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together the corn starch, sugar and salt. Gradually whisk in the milk. Cook over medium heat, constantly whisking to ensure the milk doesn't scorch or burn. Milk mixture will begin to thicken.
  • Add egg yolks to a small bowl. When milk mixture starts to bubble, stir a little of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks, then stir the yolks into the remaining hot mixture. (This is called tempering.) Continue to whisk the hot mixture for one minute more, then promptly remove from heat.
  • Whisk in the melted butter, vanilla and coconut. Pour the custard into the cooled pie shell. Cover with plastic wrap and chill.

For meringue:

  • Pour the room temperature egg whites into the mixing bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Begin whisking at medium speed and add the cream of tartar. Whisk for 3-5 minute or until stiff peaks form. Add the container of marshmallow cream, and whisk for 2-3 minutes more for stiff peaks. Meringue will be firm. Add the meringue to the chilled custard pie, and seal the meringue to the pie crust so it doesn't shrink while baking. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. (I don't recommend making peaks in the meringue, as these tend to burn before the rest of the meringue cooks.) Chill pie until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Notes

Refrigerate any leftovers. Cover the pie with foil, or store individual slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Pie will keep for up to 4-5 days refrigerated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 614kcalCarbohydrates: 87gProtein: 9gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 561mgFiber: 4gSugar: 50g
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