Coconut Cream Pie

Coconut cream pie is a classic dessert that consists of a flaky pie crust filled with a creamy coconut custard or pudding filling, topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes. Here’s a basic recipe for making coconut cream pie:

Ingredients:

For the pie crust:

• 1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)

For the coconut filling:

• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 large egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For the whipped cream topping:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions:

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