Description
A delicious and creamy Caramel Coconut Cream Pie with a graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 ¾ cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Additional shredded coconut for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, shredded coconut, and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly add a few tablespoons of the hot milk mixture to the egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper them.
- Gradually whisk the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture. Return to heat and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the custard into the cooled crust and spread evenly. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Once set, in a large bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie.
- Drizzle caramel sauce on top and sprinkle with additional shredded coconut for garnish.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, add ¼ cup of cocoa powder to the custard mixture.
- For a tropical flair, mix in ½ cup of crushed pineapple (drained) into the custard before pouring it into the crust.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 100mg