Triple Threat Coconut Cream Pie

This extreme version of coconut cream pie made the grade at a state fair pie competition! Brought to you by Pillsbury.

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40 minutes

3 hours 45 minutes

8 Servings



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    Ingredients

    • 1 Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on box
    • 1 can (13 1/2 oz) coconut milk, shaken well
    • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sweetened shredded or flaked coconut, toasted
    • 1 cup whole milk
    • 1/2 vanilla bean, split (or 1 teaspoon vanilla)
    • 2/3 cup sugar
    • 1/4 tsp. salt
    • 5 large egg yolks
    • 1/4 cup cornstarch
    • 1/2 tsp. coconut extract
    • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
    • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, well chilled
    • 1 1/2 Tbsp sugar
    • 2 tsp dark rum (or 1 teaspoon vanilla)
    • 1/4 cup sweetened shredded or flaked coconut, toasted
    • 1 oz. white chocolate, shaved

    Directions

    1. 1Heat oven to 450°F.
    2. 2Unroll pie crust onto cooking parchment or wax paper. Brush a small amount of coconut milk onto dough (just enough to moisten it). Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon of the toasted coconut evenly on dough, then press it lightly into dough, just enough to make it stick.
    3. 3Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon toasted coconut onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate, then form dough into plate. xxxxx bottom and side with fork. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light brown. Cool.
    4. 4Heat the remaining coconut milk, the whole milk, 1/2 cup toasted coconut, vanilla bean, 1/3 cup of the sugar and the salt to a simmer in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, about 5 minutes to dissolve sugar.
    5. 5In a separate large bowl, with whisk, beat the egg yolks, remaining 1/3 cup sugar and the cornstarch until well combined. Gradually beat the simmering liquid into the yolk mixture to temper it, then return the entire mixture to saucepan, scraping the bowl with a rubber spatula. Discard vanilla bean.
    6. 6Heat the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, beating constantly with whisk, 5 to 6 minutes or until mixture is thickened.
    7. 7Remove from heat; beat in the coconut extract and butter. Pour into the cooled crust; press a sheet of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the filling and refrigerate until the filling is cold and firm, at least 3 hours or overnight.
    8. 8Just before serving, beat the cream and sugar in a chilled bowl using electric mixer at medium speed until soft peaks form. Add the rum and continue to beat until slightly stiff peaks are formed. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled filling. Sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted coconut and shaved chocolate over the top. Store in refrigerator.
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    Anonymous said:

    This pie is amazing and I've made it about 5 times since I pinned this 6months ago :) it's always set up for me and I've had rave reviews...my sister who doesn't like pies always asks for me to make this one.

    2/16/2013 10:02:02 AM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    FYI to anyone who wants to make this, it never set up for me and i followed the directions exactly as written! Very disappointing.

    12/25/2012 7:56:56 AM
    TBSPSusan
    TBSPSusan said:

    This pie would be awesome with meringue too! If you try it, check back and let us know how it tastes! We'd love to hear!

    3/6/2012 9:00:36 AM
    ska630
    ska630 said:

    I am a meringue girl......no whipped cream, please!

    3/5/2012 9:38:35 PM
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