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Grandma’s Coconut Cream Pie

A rich and creamy old-fashioned coconut cream pie with silky custard and fluffy whipped topping.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 2.5 cups whole milk
  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1.5 cups shredded coconut

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

  1. Cook custard mixture until thick.
  2. Temper eggs and combine.
  3. Add butter, vanilla, coconut.
  4. Pour into crust and chill.
  5. Top with whipped cream and serve.

Notes

Chill thoroughly before serving for best texture.