Best Coconut Cream Pie With Chocolate Macaroon Crust Recipes

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CHOCOLATE COCONUT CREAM PIE



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This easy decadent chocolate coconut cream pie recipe is bound to be the best instant crowd pleaser you ever tasted! Including complete Dairy-Free recipe alterations.

Provided by Amber

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 egg yolks
1/2 Almond Coconut milk (or any milk flavor of your choice)
1 1/2 cup scalded Almond Coconut Milk
1/2 Cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 Tablespoon Butter
1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
Pre-cooked Shortcrust Pastry Pie Shell or Perfect Flaky Pie crust
Homemade whipped topping
shredded chocolate
pan toasted coconut

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan sift sugar, starch, and salt.
  • Add egg yolks and 1/2 cup milk of choice.
  • Begin heating on low heat
  • Add 1 1/2 cup scalded milk. (Milk doesn't need to be scaled necessarily just hot. I heated mine in the microwave for 1-2 minutes).
  • Add chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and coconut extract.
  • Stir and continue to cook on medium heat until pudding consistency.
  • Don't overcook or pie will be too thick in texture.
  • Remove from heat as soon as it begins to come close to pudding consistency
  • Add butter and vanilla extract and stir until butter is melted.
  • Fill the pre-cooked pie shell.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and cool in the fridge several hours or overnight until completely cooled and set.
  • Top with whipped topping
  • Sprinkle with Shredded chocolate and toasted coconut
  • Serve and enjoy!

CHOCOLATE MACAROON PIE



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Chocolate Macaroon Pie - this easy macaroon recipe is baked into a pie crust and then filled with a rich chocolate ganache filling! It's the perfect mixture of decadent chocolate and coconut - this pie is always a hit!

Provided by Dorothy Kern

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 cup all purpose flour (may substitute 1:1 GF All Purpose Flour)
5 1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 14 ounces can sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips ((about 12 ounces))
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 10" tart pan (with removable bottom) with nonstick cooking spray. Place your tart pan on a cookie sheet to avoid spilling in your oven.
  • Stir flour, coconut, and salt. Stir in sweetened condensed milk and both extracts. Stir until combined. Press into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan. Press to compact it firmly.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is no longer glossy. Cool completely before making filling.
  • To make the filling, place the heavy whipping cream in a large bowl or measuring cup. Heat in the microwave about 2 minutes, or just until it starts to bubble slightly (but don't let it come to a full boil). Add the chocolate chips. Let it sit for about 10-15 seconds, then whisk until smooth and the chocolate is all dissolved. Pour into crust.
  • Let it sit at room temperature until cool and set. You can make this up to 2 days ahead and store covered in the refrigerator but allow it to come to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /10 Slice of Pie, Calories 436 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 129 mg, Sodium 2061 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 40 g

COCONUT CREAM PIE WITH CHOCOLATE MACAROON CRUST



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Coconut cream pie gets a boost of flavor from a chocolate crust made with unsweetened shredded coconut.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon gelatin
2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure coconut extract
Pinch of coarse salt
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 large egg yolks
2/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Chocolate Macaroon Crust
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
1 cup toasted shaved coconut, or as desired, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water. Let stand for 5 minutes. In a medium saucepan, whisk together coconut milk, sugar, gelatin mixture, coconut extract, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, 3 to 4 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks with cornstarch until combined.
  • Slowly whisk one-fourth of the hot-milk mixture into egg yolks; return to saucepan. Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture returns to a boil, about 1 minute. Stir in shredded coconut. Transfer to a large bowl; let stand 15 minutes.
  • Pour filling into the prepared crust. Refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours, and up to overnight. Spread whipped cream on top; garnish with toasted coconut, if desired.

COCONUT CREAM PIE WITH CHOCOLATE CRUST



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This twist on a diner classic features a chocolate crust. Coconut stars in the crust, filling, and topping. Toasting the coconut topping gives it a rich, nutty flavor and crunchy texture.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

30 chocolate wafer cookies, broken into pieces
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 3/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
2 3/4 cups whole milk
4 large egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 1/2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • Make crust: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a food processor, combine cookies and salt; process until fine crumbs form. With machine running, slowly pour butter through feed tube and process until mixture resembles wet sand. Stir in coconut. Press crumbs in bottom and up side of a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Bake until crust is set, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely in pie plate on a wire rack.
  • Make topping: Increase heat to 350. Spread 1/2 cup coconut on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden, 10 to 12 minutes, tossing occasionally.
  • Make filling: In a small saucepan, whisk together milk, egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt. Cook over medium-high, whisking constantly, until bubbles form at the edge and mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl and stir in 1 1/4 cups coconut. Pour filling into cooled crust and smooth top. Refrigerate until filling is chilled and completely set, about 2 hours (or wrap tightly with plastic and refrigerate, up to 2 days).
  • To serve, whip cream until soft peaks form. Top pie with whipped cream and toasted coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549 g, Fat 37 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g

COCONUT MACAROON PIE WITH CHOCOLATE GANACHE



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Coconut pie lovers will be in heaven with this delectable pie covered with a rich and silky chocolate ganache. I reminiscent of good old-fashioned candy.-Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 eggs, separated
Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
GANACHE:
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons light corn syrup

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry; flute edges. Set aside., In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until slightly thickened. Gradually add sugar, beating on high speed until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in the cream, butter, lemon juice, salt and extract. Fold in coconut., With clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form; beat on high until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold into coconut mixture. Pour into pastry shell., Bake at 375° for 40-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean (cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary). Cool completely on a wire rack., For ganache, place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream and corn syrup just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Drizzle over pie. Refrigerate until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575 calories, Fat 39g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CHOCOLATE COCONUT CREAM PIE



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This pie takes some time to prepare, so I don't make it as often as my family'd like. On weekends, I enjoy baking and spending time with my granddaughters.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 unbaked pie pastry (9 inches)
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups whole milk
3 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
CHOCOLATE LAYER:
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons whole milk
MERINGUE:
3 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Bake pie pastry. Cool. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt; stir in milk. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat. Beat egg yolks lightly. Stir a little of the hot mixture into the yolks; return all to saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat. Stir in butter and vanilla. Pour 1-1/2 cups mixture into small bowl; add coconut to bowl and set aside. , Combine chocolate layer ingredients; blend into remaining mixture in saucepan. Return to heat; cook and stir until mixture begins to boil. Remove from the heat; spread 1 cup over bottom of pie crust. Top with coconut mixture and finish with remaining chocolate mixture. , For meringue, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Spread over hot filling, sealing to edges of pie crust. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool to room temperature; chill several hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 274mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CHOCOLATE MACAROON CRUST



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Use this recipe to make our Coconut Cream Pie.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch crust

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
6 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
Pinch of coarse salt
Nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly coat a 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine chocolate, butter, sugar, coconut, and salt. Using your hands, mix until well combined.
  • Press mixture into bottom and all the way up sides of prepared pieplate. Bake until firm but not yet browned, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Crust can be made up to 2 days ahead, and refrigerated, covered with plastic wrap.

COCONUT MACAROON BROWNIE PIE



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This recipe combines the rich decadence of coconut macaroons and fudgy brownies. A simple macaroon mixture creates a crisp and chewy pie crust that's loaded with toasted coconut flavor. It's the perfect base for the rich brownie filling. Don't forget to finish it off with a healthy dollop of whipped cream.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 to 8 slices of pie

Number Of Ingredients 16

Cooking spray
1 large egg white
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
Pinch of salt
1 7-ounce bag sweetened shredded coconut (about 2 packed cups)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup almond flour
3/4 cup cold heavy cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Preheat the oven to 325˚ F. Coat a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray. Whisk the egg white, granulated sugar, almond extract and salt in a medium bowl until frothy. Add the coconut and stir to combine. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the pie pan, then transfer to a baking sheet. Bake, rotating the pan occasionally, until the crust is golden brown around the edges and dry and lightly toasted in the center, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool slightly.
  • Make the filling: Combine the butter and chocolate in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring, until melted and smooth, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the brown sugar and granulated sugar until combined. Whisk in the eggs, almond extract and salt. Whisk in the almond flour until smooth.
  • Pour the filling into the crust. Loosely wrap a strip of foil around the crust edge to prevent it from over-browning. Bake on the baking sheet until a toothpick inserted into the center of the pie comes out mostly clean, about 30 minutes (the filling will crack slightly in spots). Transfer to the rack and let cool completely.
  • Make the topping: Whisk the heavy cream and confectioners' sugar in a medium bowl until soft peaks form. Spoon over the pie before serving.

COCONUT CREAM PIE WITH CHOCOLATE-PAINTED CRUST



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 1 pie

Number Of Ingredients 17

9-inch Plain and Perfect Pie Crust, prebaked and cooled, recipe follows
3 ounces semisweet chocolate
3 1/2 cups whole, 2 percent fat, or 1 percent fat milk
1/2 cup canned cream of coconut (recommended: Coco Lopez)
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
8 egg yolks
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3/8 cup chilled heavy cream
3/4 cup flaked or shredded coconut
4 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons sugar
12 ounces (3 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup ice water (strain out the ice just before using)
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • In the top half of a double boiler set over barely simmering water, stir the chocolate until melted. Using a pastry brush, brush the baked pie shell up to the rim with the melted chocolate. Set aside to cool and harden at room temperature or, uncovered, in the refrigerator. In a large saucepan, bring the milk, cream of coconut, and vanilla bean to a simmer over medium heat. Immediately turn off the heat and set aside to infuse for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (or using a hand mixer), whip the egg yolks and sugar together until pale yellow and fluffy. With the mixer running at low speed, mix in the cornstarch, then gradually pour in the hot milk mixture.
  • Strain the mixture back into the saucepan to smooth it and remove the vanilla bean. Whisking constantly, cook over medium-high heat until thick and just boiling. When the mixture thickens, the whisk will leave trail marks on the bottom of the pot and the mixture will have a few large bubbles boiling up to the top. Pour the mixture into a medium bowl and stir in the butter. Half-fill a large bowl with ice water. Rest the bowl containing the custard in the ice water and let cool, stirring frequently to cool the mixture. When the custard is cool, whip the cream until stiff. Fold the whipped cream and coconut into the custard. Pour the mixture into the chocolate-coated pie shell and smooth the top. Refrigerate uncovered at least 2 hours. (Or refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 24 hours.) Serve cold.
  • In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or using a hand mixer), mix the flour, salt, and sugar for 1 minute. Add the butter and mix just until you have a crumbly, sandy mixture. You should still be able to see the pieces of butter. In a small bowl, stir the water and vinegar together. With the mixer running at medium speed, drizzle in the water-vinegar mixture and mix just until a dough forms. You should still see small bits of butter.
  • Turn out onto a work surface, divide the dough in 1/2, and shape into 2 round, flat disks. Wrap separately in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before using. (Or, refrigerate up to 48 hours or freeze up to 1 month before using. If frozen, let thaw in the refrigerator overnight before rolling out.) When the time comes to roll out the dough, let the dough warm up for a few minutes at room temperature. Dust a work surface with just a few tablespoons of flour and keep some extra flour at hand. If you like, you can roll out the dough between 2 sheets of waxed paper (flouring the bottom sheet and the top of the dough before rolling), which makes it much easier to transfer to the pan later on. However, you won't be able to check the progress of the dough as easily. It's entirely up to you.
  • Sprinkle a little flour on top of the dough and start rolling outward from the center with quick, light strokes. Don't worry if the edges split a bit; concentrate on getting a good circle going from the center. Lift up and rotate the dough 1/4 turn every minute or so to help ensure even rolling. The dough should feel smooth and soft; some say it should feel like the inside of your forearm. If it gets sticky, sprinkle on a bit more flour, but don't do this more than 2 or 3 times; the dough will absorb too much flour. Instead, put it back in refrigerator for 15 minutes to firm the butter up. Keep rolling until the circle is at least 2 inches larger than your pan (for example, 11 inches wide for a 9-inch pie pan), or 3 inches larger for deep-dish pies.
  • Set your pie or tart pan nearby. We always use heavy aluminum pans, because glass pans seem to bake the crust too fast. However, we know that the advantage of glass is that you can easily check the color of the crust. Again, it's up to you. Either choice will work.
  • To transfer the crust to the pan, we find it easiest to roll a finished crust up onto the rolling pin, then gently unroll it in the pan. Or, you can fold it gently in quarters, lift it up, position the center point on the center of the pan, and unfold it into the pan. If using waxed paper, peel off the top layer, turn the crust gently into the pan, and peel off the remaining paper. Make sure that the dough is allowed to settle completely into the pan.
  • Don't stretch and press the dough into the corners; stretched dough will likely shrink back when you bake it. Instead, lift the edges of the crust to let it settle down into the corners. If the dough tears a bit, don't be concerned; we'll patch it in a minute. Using scissors or a sharp knife, trim the dough to within 3/4-inch of the rim. Use any extra scraps to patch the crust, pressing with your fingers (wet them if necessary) or set aside.
  • Working around the rim, turn the crust under itself (not under the rim of the pan) to make a thick edge, pressing it firmly against the pan to reduce shrinkage. To decorate the rim, just press it all around with the back of a fork. For a slightly more advanced look, press the thumb and forefinger of one hand together. Use them to gently push the thick dough rim outward, while pushing inward with the forefinger of the other hand, so that they intersect in a "V" with the dough in between. Repeat all around the rim to make a wavy edge. Chill 20 minutes before baking.
  • Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Line the inside of the chilled crust with aluminum foil (don't turn down over the rim, but leave the extra sticking up so that you have something to hold on to). Fill the foil all the way up to the top of the shell with pie weights, rice, or dried beans. (Pie weights are reusable metal or ceramic pellets that hold the crust in place as it bakes. You can buy them at cooking supply stores.) Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until dry and beginning to turn "blond". Lift the foil and weights out of the shell and bake another 10 to 15 minutes, checking frequently to prevent overbaking, until medium brown.

IRRESISTIBLE COCONUT CREAM PIE



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My husband and I grow 500 acres of wheat on the farm his family homesteaded in 1889. I grind my own flour and love to use it in this recipe. The easy, pat-in crust has a rich grain flavor. It's irresistible filled with old-fashioned coconut cream and topped with a fluffy meringue. -Roberta Foster, Kingfisher, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons whole milk
FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/4 cups whole milk
3 large egg yolks, room temperature
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
MERINGUE:
3 large egg whites, room temperature
1 cup marshmallow creme
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar and salt. In another bowl, whisk oil and milk. Gradually add to flour mixture, tossing with a fork until moistened (mixture will be crumbly). Press onto bottom and up sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Bake 20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, in a heavy saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter, coconut and vanilla., For meringue, in a bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add marshmallow creme, beating on high speed. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form., Transfer hot filling to crust. Spread meringue evenly over filling, sealing to edge of crust. Sprinkle with coconut. Bake 12-15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 395mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

EASY COCONUT MACAROON PIE



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This is an excellent and easy coconut macaroon pie to make! My family and friends all request it for our gatherings. This pie recipe was given to me when I needed a pie for a bake sale. I usually will triple this recipe and will be able to get 2 deep dish pies.

Provided by dbjajrl

Categories     Desserts     Pies

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pastry for a 9-inch pie crust
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups sweetened flaked coconut
6 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup milk
¼ cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Press pie crust pastry into a 9-inch pie pan.
  • Beat sugar, eggs, and salt together in a bowl until smooth. Mix coconut, butter, milk, and flour together in a separate bowl; stir coconut mixture into sugar mixture. Pour mixture into the pie crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Allow to cool completely for pie to fully set up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.2 calories, Carbohydrate 58.7 g, Cholesterol 70.6 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 386.9 mg, Sugar 43.4 g

COCONUT CREAM PIE WITH MACAROON PRESS-IN CRUST



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A gluten-free pat-in-pan crust doubles the coconut in this chocolate-almond-crowned pie from Tandem bakery in Portland, Maine.

Provided by Briana Holt

Categories     Chocolate     Dessert     Kid-Friendly     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Coconut     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes one 9" pie

Number Of Ingredients 23

Crust:
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 large egg white
1 3/4 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted, slightly cooled
Custard and assembly:
2 wide strips lime zest
1 pandan leaf (optional)
1 3/4 cups whole milk
3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/4 cup raw skin-on almonds, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted, slightly cooled
3 large egg yolks
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 1/2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • Crust:
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly coat a 9" pie pan with nonstick spray. Mix egg white, coconut, sugar, butter, and salt with a rubber spatula in a large bowl until evenly combined and the consistency of a stiff paste. Using your hands, press mixture evenly onto bottom and up sides of pie pan. Bake until edges are golden brown and bottom is set and just barely golden, 15-20 minutes. Transfer pie pan to a wire rack (leave oven on to toast almonds and coconut) and let crust cool. Brush crust with melted chocolate.
  • Custard and assembly:
  • Bring lime zest, pandan leaf (if using), milk, and coconut milk to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Cover and let sit off heat 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toast almonds on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until slightly darkened and fragrant, 8-10 minutes. Let cool. Toast coconut on same baking sheet, tossing once, until edges are golden, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir almonds into melted chocolate in a small bowl. Spread in an even layer on a sheet of parchment paper. Sprinkle toasted coconut over chocolate almonds and chill until firm, 8-10 minutes. Coarsely chop, then cover and chill.
  • Pluck out lime zest and pandan leaf from milk mixture; discard. Return milk mixture to a simmer. Whisk egg yolks, cornstarch, salt, and 1/2 cup sugar in a medium bowl to combine. Whisking constantly, gradually add 1/2 cup milk mixture to egg mixture. Whisking constantly, add egg mixture to milk mixture in saucepan and cook over medium heat until mixture is thickened and bubbling (it will look like thick pudding). Remove from heat and whisk in butter and lime juice.
  • Scrape custard into crust and press a piece of plastic wrap against surface. Chill until set, about 2 hours.
  • Just before serving, whip cream and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl to medium-stiff peaks. Spoon over custard, leaving about a 1" border, and swirl decoratively. Scatter chocolatealmond mixture around perimeter.
  • Do ahead:
  • Pie (without whipped cream) can be made 3 days ahead; keep chilled.

COCONUT MACAROON PIE



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Coconut macaroons are divine, but they can be a little messy to make. I turned the batter into a pie filling, and the luscious results speak for themselves. -Becky Mollenkamp, St. Louis, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
2 large eggs
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling., In a large bowl, beat eggs, milk, melted butter, extract and salt until blended. Stir in flour. Reserve 1/2 cup coconut; stir remaining coconut into egg mixture. Transfer to pie crust. Sprinkle with reserved coconut., Bake on a lower oven rack until golden brown and filling is set, 35-45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 calories, Fat 29g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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