Description
Craving a show-stopping dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make? This Coconut Cream Pie is rich, creamy, and loaded with sweet coconut flavor. With a crunchy graham cracker crust, velvety coconut custard, and clouds of whipped cream topped with golden toasted coconut, it’s a dreamy dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re hunting for quick breakfast ideas, easy dinner desserts, or impressive food ideas for your next gathering, this pie fits the bill. It’s the perfect easy recipe that delivers maximum flavor with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream (for filling)
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
4 large egg yolks
1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy cream (for topping)
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
½ cup toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
2. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until golden. Cool completely.
3. In a saucepan, whisk whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream, sugar, and cornstarch over medium heat until it begins to thicken.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks. Slowly add a bit of the hot milk mixture into the yolks while whisking.
5. Return the egg yolk mixture to the saucepan and continue to stir until custard thickens fully, about 2–3 minutes.
6. Remove from heat. Stir in shredded coconut, vanilla extract, and salt.
7. Pour the filling into the cooled crust. Cover with plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface. Chill for at least 4 hours.
8. Before serving, whip 1 cup heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
9. Spread whipped cream over chilled pie.
10. Top with toasted coconut flakes and serve chilled.
Notes
Toast the coconut flakes just before serving for the freshest crunch and best flavor.
For ultra-clean slices, chill the pie overnight and wipe your knife between cuts.
Use full-fat dairy for the richest, creamiest texture—low-fat alternatives won’t give the same result.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake/Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: coconut cream pie, easy dessert, summer pie, coconut custard pie, no bake pie