Rocky Mountain High Coconut Cream Pie

Submitted by podapo

"Somewhat time consuming but OH so worth it."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 cup cornstarch
• 2 cups light cream, at room temp
• 1 cup milk, at room temp
• 4 extra-large egg yolks, lightly beaten, at room temp
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temp
• 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 1⁄4 cups sweetened flaked coconut
• 1 fully baked 9 inch pie shell

directions

1. Mix sugar and cornstarch in large bowl until it resembles powder.
2. Add the light cream slowly in a steady stream, whisking constantly. Beat well.
3. Add milk in the same way. Beat in egg yolks.
4. Pour into heavy 2-quart saucepan, set over medium high heat, and bring to boil, stirring constantly.
5. When the mixture reaches a hard boil (when bubbles continue thru stirring) reduce heat to low, and simmer for 2 minutes while continuing to stir.
6. Pour the filling into medium size bowl. Beat in the butter one Tablespoon at a time, stirring each until melted.
7. Beat in vanilla and coconut. Cover the surface with plastic wrap and let cool for 1/2 hour.
8. Spoon filling into pie crust, chill until firm, at least 4 hours. Can decorate with whipped cream and browned coconut if so desired.

Reviews

[puppitypup]

We liked this pie, but it wasn't sweet enough for our tastes. Also, the vanilla extract was overpowering. (I'm one of those that often doubles the vanilla as I love it, but 2 tablespoons in this pie was too much even for me.) On the plus side, the pie set up beautifully. I made it in the microwave, stirring every 2 minutes, so it was very easy. Thank you for posting, please see my rating system.

 

[Karen&Chuck]

I made this cc pie and it is awesome! I did add 1/3 c. Of flour with the 1/4 c. Of cornstarch to make the custard thicker. I also toasted coconut in the oven & sprinkled on top. I used cool whip instead of whipped cream. It is the BEST I have ever made! Thank you so much for posting! Soo YUMMY! ??

 

[freedom]

I've been making this for about 5 years and it is absolutely lovely. Making it now for my grankids, who specifically reqested it

 

[Abruzzi1]

This was the worst recipe I ever used. 2 Tablespoons of vanilla extract is entirely too much! Everything looked good until adding the vanilla. It turned the color of the pudding mix to a light brown and the taste was so pungent my husband made me throw it out. I think you may have meant 2 teaspoons and even that's questionable.

 

[shania878]

i like this recipe am 10