Coconut cream pie is a classic dessert featuring a rich coconut custard, enhanced with brown sugar for depth and shredded coconut for texture. Topped with toasted marshmallow meringue, this pie offers a nostalgic diner-style treat that pairs perfectly with a mug of coffee.
1/2cupegg yolksabout 8 large eggs; save whites for meringue
3 1/2cupsunsweetened full-fat coconut milk
1 1/3cupssweetened shredded coconutplus more for garnish
2tspvanilla extract
Assembly
1fully baked 9-inch pie crust
1recipe Marshmallow Meringue
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Instructions
Prepare the Custard
In a saucepan, whisk together brown sugar, white sugar, cornstarch, salt, and cardamom. Gradually whisk in the egg yolks and coconut milk until smooth.
Place over medium-low heat and cook, whisking constantly, until steaming, about 5 minutes. Raise heat to medium and continue whisking until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. When the custard begins to bubble, cook for 2 additional minutes to neutralize the egg yolks.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and shredded coconut.
Pour into the prepared pie crust and let cool at room temperature until a skin forms, about 30 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
Finish the Pie
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spread the prepared Marshmallow Meringue evenly over the chilled custard, making sure it touches the edges of the crust.
Sculpt peaks and swirls in the meringue using the back of a spoon or a spatula.
Bake until the meringue is lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Let the pie cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate until fully chilled, about 4 hours.
Notes
For easier slicing, rinse your knife under hot water between cuts.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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