How to Make Coconut Cream Pie

A sweet and simple homemade Coconut Cream Pie Recipe!

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My recipe offers a few variations on the traditional one you might be familiar with: we're using a Macadamia nut-infused crust and coconut milk in the cream filling! I think you're going to love this one!

Ingredients
CRUST¹
1/3 cup roasted salted macadamia nuts (50g)
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs 170g
2 Tablespoons light or dark brown sugar firmly packed
½ cup salted butter melted (113g)
FILLING
1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup sugar 150g
4 Tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 egg yolks
1 cup coconut milk shake well before pouring (236ml)
1 cup heavy cream 236ml
1 cup whole milk 236ml
3 Tablespoons butter softened and cut into 3 pieces
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract optional, if not using substitute for an additional ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream² ½ batch will be sufficient, unless you like a lot of whipped cream

Instructions
00:00 Introduction
CRUST
00:45 Preheat oven to 350F (175C)
01:00 Place macadamia nuts in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped (or finely chop them with a large knife).
01:15 Add to a large bowl with graham cracker crumbs and brown sugar and stir to combine.
01:25 Add melted butter and stir until all crumbs are moistened. Pour into 9 ½” pie plate and firmly pack into the bottom and up the sides of the dish (I like to use the bottom of a clean measuring cup to help evenly and firmly pack the crust).
01:52 Transfer to 350F (175C) oven and bake for 10-15 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
Reduce oven temperature to 325F/165C. Evenly spread coconut over a cookie sheet and transfer to 325F (165C) oven. Cook for 5 minutes, remove from oven and use a spatula to stir well. Return to oven and cook for another 5 minutes. Repeat until all coconut is toasted a light golden brown. Once toasted, set coconut aside and allow to cool. Meanwhile, prepare your filling.
02:07 In a medium-sized heavy-bottomed saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
02:22 Add eggs, coconut milk, heavy cream, and whole milk. Whisk well. Turn heat to medium heat and whisk frequently until mixture thickens and begins to bubble.
02:58 Once mixture begins to bubble, whisk continuously for 45 seconds, it should achieve a pudding-like consistency at this point and coat the back of a spoon.
03:05 Remove from heat and add butter, 1 piece at a time, whisking until combined after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and coconut extract (if using) and stir in 1 cup of your toasted coconut (reserve remaining 1/2 cup for topping).
03:41 Pour into prepared pie crust and place a piece of plastic wrap directly against the surface of the pie, to prevent a skin from forming.
03:58 Allow to cool to room temperature, then transfer pie (still covered) to refrigerator to chill 2-3 hours or overnight before topping with whipped cream and serving.
ASSEMBLY
04:15 When ready to serve, pipe³ or dollop whipped cream evenly over the top of your coconut cream pie.
04:37 Sprinkle with reserved toasted coconut. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

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I just made this pie and I also used your whipped cream recipe for the topping.. I made it for my dad for Father's Day and my whole entire family absolutely loved it... Both videos are done excellently ..Even the timing that you mentioned as far as what will happen at a specific time was dead on.. Thank you so much

[shidaladani]

I made this yesterday and took it to my friend's house. She texted me later that she wants the recipe, it tasted goood she said. Thanks for sharing. You're such a cutie.

[debraford]

Making this for Thanksgiving dinner, looked at hundreds of recipes and this looked like the best one of them, thanks for sharing.

[curiosity]

Thank you so much for not making this recipe overcomplicated. This is the one I'll be using!

[danyman]

I MADE THIS, AND AS SOON AS I TASTED IT...I WAS SPEECHLESS, ITS GOOD

[canadafragrancereviewerdia]

I just found this I love coconut cream pie and am going to make this recipe tomorrow I can’t wait.

[chevy]

Hey Sam, my wife loves coconut cream pie and there is one that has set the standard for her, by a chef in South Carolina. I just made this for part of her birthday month gift and she was floored!!!! Great recipe! Thank you for sharing this!!!!

[zoiepenick]

Hi Sam! My sister and I made your coconut cream pie yesterday, and ate it today. Our family and us loved it! We loved the toasted coconut on top, and inside the pie. Homemade whipped cream, is better than store bought. Thanks for the recipe Sam!

[alynawalker]

I just attempted the recipe and it eent better than expected. Love how detail you are and give clesr instructions!!!

[curveball]

I think I would go with your recipe above all the others because the crust is what sold me. Nothing beats a graham cracker crust.

[Avocado]

I made this recipe, thank you so much! I took one for my neighbor, one to my hospital emergency room and one for my family! Everyone loved it, thank you so much ! I think the toasted coconut and coconut extract really bump up the flavor!

[lindadillon]

I just ordered all the ingredients I need to make this pie for Thanksgiving (this coming Thursday). I have to say, your pie sounds and looks scrumptious and beautiful. I'm a 72 year "young" woman! lol I've been making homemade coconut cream pies since I was twelve. I'm know for my "fabulous" coconut pie. But, everyone is going to be in for a surprise this Thanksgiving, as I'm using your recipe. It absolutely looks and sounds like the best coconut pie anyone could make, so I'm giving it a try. I'll let you know what my family members think about it The filling is what I'm excited about. I've never used the coconut milk before and I know it has to be delicious with it and cream and milk. Anyhow, didn't mean to go on this long, I will send you a message of the responses I get from "your" coconut cream pie. Happy Thanksgiving, I pray God blesses you and keeps you and your family safe and well.
Linda, from Texas.

[josee.almanzar]

I made this my dad ate it all!!!! I love this recipe thank you so much

[thomaskolacia]

i would love to give u a recipe of the best coconut cream pie nothing like yours BETTER

[desh]

Made this for my family. Absolutely amazing. I love this recipe. Last year I made your sugar cookies recipe and so good!! Going to make again this year. I have made ten of your recipes and they were all so good. Thanks Sam!

[otda]

My brothers birthday was yesterday, this is what he request and I made INCREDIBLE. The macadamia nut in the crust adds SO much nutty flavor to go with the toasted coconut. Definitely going to make it again and thanks for this 👍👍👍

[tee_abrahan]

Amazing recipe, thxs so much for sharing it!!

[laddvannasy]

This is one of my favorite pie, I made it for my friend’s birthday and they love it. Thanks for sharing

[ksquirrel]

Yummy!!! I made this for thanksgiving one day in advance but we have already eaten half! Thanks, Sam!!

[Triskster]

Love the idea of the macadamia nuts. I am going to cheat and use a store bought crust but top with macadamia nuts.