Best Miss Carolines Southern Coconut Pie Recipes

SOUTH CAROLINA COCONUT CREAM PIE

Steps:

• Combine granulated sugar and flour in a heavy saucepan. Whisk together milk and egg yolks. Gradually whisk egg mixture into sugar mixture; bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Boil 3 minutes or until thickened; remove from heat.
• Stir in butter, 1 cup coconut, and 1⁄2 tsp. vanilla. Cover with plastic wrap, placing plastic wrap directly on surface of filling in pan; let stand 30 minutes. Spoon custard into prepared crust; cover and chill 30 minutes or until set.
• Meanwhile, beat whipping cream at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar and remaining 1⁄2 tsp. vanilla, beating until soft peaks form. Spread or pipe whipped cream over pie filling. Store in refrigerator. Garnish, if desired.

DAD'S FAVORITE COCONUT CREAM PIE

Steps:

• For the crust: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment and set it aside.
• In a food processor, combine the chocolate cookies with the coconut oil and salt and pulse until the mixture is sandy and starts to clump together. Add the coconut and pulse just a couple more times to get it evenly distributed.
• Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan, pressing it up against the sides to give it a 1- to 1 1/2-inch-tall crust. Bake until set, about 25 minutes. Let it cool.
• For the filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, salt and egg yolks. Cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the shredded coconut and pour into the cooled crust. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours. (This can be done up to 2 days in advance; keep covered in the refrigerator.)
• For the topping: Toast the coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Let it cool.
• With an electric mixer or in a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Spread it on the pie, then sprinkle with the toasted coconut flakes. Top with shaved chocolate or chocolate sprinkles. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• When you're ready to take it out of the pan, run a small offset spatula around the edge and carefully remove the sides. Enjoy!

MISS CAROLINE'S SOUTHERN COCONUT PIE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, except for crust.
• Pour mixture into crust.
• Bake in a 350 degree oven for 50 minutes, checking towards end to prevent burning.

PECAN-COCONUT PIE

Steps:

• Make the crust: Pulse the flour, sugar and salt in a food processor until combined. Add the shortening and pulse until the mixture looks like coarse meal. Add the butter and pulse a few times until it is in pea-size bits. Add the egg yolk and 2 tablespoons ice water, then pulse a few times. Pinch the mixture with your fingers; if it doesn't hold together, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Turn out onto a sheet of plastic wrap, gather into a disk and wrap. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Roll out the dough into a 12-inch round on a lightly floured surface and ease into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the edges, leaving a 1-inch overhang. Tuck the overhanging dough under itself and crimp the edges with your fingers. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, position racks in the middle and bottom of the oven; preheat to 350˚ F. Spread 1 cup pecans on a baking sheet and toast on the middle rack until darkened, 8 to 10 minutes; let cool.
• Line the pie crust with parchment or foil and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake on the bottom oven rack until the edges of the crust are lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the parchment and weights and continue to bake until the bottom of the crust is golden, 10 to 15 more minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the filling: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat and cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until brown flecks appear, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the cream of coconut, brown sugar, flour, lemon juice and salt. Let cool to lukewarm, 5 to 10 minutes, then whisk in the eggs and coconut extract until combined.
• If the crust has cooled, return it to the oven for a few minutes to warm through. Scatter the toasted pecans in the crust. Pour in the filling. Top with the shredded coconut and remaining 1/2 cup untoasted pecans. Bake on the middle oven rack until the filling is just set, 35 to 40 minutes (cover loosely with foil if the crust is getting too dark). Transfer to a rack to cool completely.

OLD-FASHIONED COCONUT PIE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Combine egg yolks and milk; stir into dry ingredients until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and 1 cup coconut. Pour hot filling into pie shell. , For meringue, beat egg whites in a bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar until mixture forms stiff glossy peaks and sugar is dissolved. Spread meringue over hot filling. Sprinkle with remaining coconut. , Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden. Cool. Store in the refrigerator.

SOUTHERN COCONUT CREAM PIE

Steps:

• Make and bake 1 piecrust according to directions for a one-cust pie.
• Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch in a heavy saucepan. Whisk together half-and-half and egg yolks. Gradually whisk egg mixture into sugar mixture; bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Boil 1 minute; remove from heat.
• Stir in butter, 1 cup coconut, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Cover with plastic wrap, placing wrap directly on filling in pan. Let stand 30 minutes. Spoon custard mixture into pie crust, cover and chill 30 minutes or until set.
• Beat whipping cream at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy; gradually add 1/3 cup sugar and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, beating until soft peaks form. Spread or pipe whipped cream over pie filling. Garnish with toasted coconut if desired. Store uneaten pie in refrigerator.

BUTTERMILK COCONUT PIE

Steps:

• Melt butter.
• Add next 5 ingredients.
• Beat eggs lightly & add to first mixture.
• Pour into pie crust.
• Bake at 350F for 50-60 minutes.

LIGHTHOUSE CAFE'S SOUTHERN COCONUT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat Oven to 350*.
• Cream together the Eggs and Sugar.
• Add melted Butter to the Sugar mixture.
• Next add Evaporated Milk and Vanilla.
• Last, Stir in the Coconut ( Please use a Good Quality Shredded Coconut).
• Pour Mixture into an Unbaked deep dish pie shell.
• Bake pie for 35 to 45 minutes or until set. (The top of the pie should Just be slightly brown on top.).
• Let Pie Cool and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
• If you like add Whipped topping or Meringue. Enjoy!

SOUTHERN COCONUT PIE

Steps:

• 1. Pour milk over coconut and set aside while creaming butter and sugar together. Add eggs to creamed mixture and beat well. Add milk, coconut and vanilla. Pour into unbaked pie shell.
• 2. Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes or until pie is golden brown and firm.