Coconut Cream Pie Recipe (Classic Homemade Dessert)
Coconut Cream Pie is a rich and creamy dessert featuring a buttery pie crust, silky coconut custard filling, fluffy whipped cream, and toasted coconut flakes. Every bite is packed with tropical coconut flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Perfect for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and family gatherings.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Rich coconut flavor
Creamy homemade custard
Perfect make-ahead dessert
Beautiful presentation
Holiday favorite
Easy to customize
Ingredients
For The Pie
1 baked 9-inch pie crust
For The Coconut Filling
1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups whole milk
4 egg yolks
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
For The Topping
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish
1 cup toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
Step 1: Make The Coconut Filling
In a saucepan combine:
Sugar, Cornstarch, Salt, and Milk.
Cook over medium heat until thickened.
Temper egg yolks and return to saucepan.
Cook for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Stir in:
Coconut, Butter, Vanilla extract, and Coconut extract.
Step 2: Fill The Pie
Pour filling into baked pie crust.
Smooth the top.
Step 3: Chill
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Step 4: Make The Whipped Cream
Beat:
Heavy cream, Powdered sugar, and Vanilla.
Until stiff peaks form.
Step 5: Decorate
Spread or pipe whipped cream over pie.
Top generously with toasted coconut.
Tips For The Best Coconut Cream Pie
Toast the coconut for extra flavor.
Chill completely before slicing.
Use coconut extract for stronger flavor.
Pipe whipped cream for a bakery-style finish.
What To Serve With Coconut Cream Pie
Coffee
Hot Tea
Fresh Fruit
Vanilla Ice Cream
Storage
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Final Thoughts
This Coconut Cream Pie is rich, creamy, and loaded with coconut flavor. It's a classic dessert that's perfect for holidays, potlucks, and special occasions.