COCONUT MACAROON PIE WITH CHOCOLATE GANACHE

Coconut Macaroon Pie with Chocolate Ganache image

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

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

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.