Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

– PIE CRUST – 2 cups all-purpose flour – 1/2 teaspoon salt – 3/4 cup 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter – 3 tablespoons margarine or chilled vegetable shortening – 1/4 cup ice water – COCONUT FILLING – 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut – PIE FILLING – 1/2 cup granulated sugar – 1/3 cup cornstarch – 1/2 teaspoon salt I used sea salt – 2 3/4 cup milk – 4 large egg yolks – 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract – 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut – ITALIAN MERINGUE – 4 large egg whites at room temperature – 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar – 1/2 cup sugar – 1/4 water

Ingredients

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cHILL time 2 hours

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Servings

6

Type

dessert, pie

prep Time

30 mins

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This Coconut Cream Pie recipe features a thick, dreamy and creamy coconut filling, flaky homemade pie crust, mounds of billowy meringue, and toasted coconut. This elegant old fashioned pie is truly special.

What is the perfect meringue secret? For the strongest and most stable meringue, don't forget the cream of tartar that gets beaten with the egg whites-it's an acid that stabilizes the egg white.

Should meringue be in a glass or metal bowl? Never use a plastic mixing bowl – Choose a glass, ceramic, or stainless steel bowl (and make sure it is 100% clean and dry) to whip up your meringue. Plastic bowls might have traces of oil from previous recipes or foods, and that can keep your meringue from setting up!

RECIPE TIPS AND FAQ’S:

How to coconut cream lemon meringue pie The pie is best served very cold. It can be served as is and is just lovely with ice-cream.

RECIPE TIPS AND FAQ’S:

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