Ingredients
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 large eggs
- 2½ cups heavy cream
- 1 vanilla bean (split lengthwise)
- ⅓ cup sugar
- Unsweetened coconut chips or sweetened shredded coconut for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour, shredded coconut, sugar, and salt. Mix in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until dough forms.
- Roll out the dough and fit it into a pie dish. Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine whole milk, sweetened shredded coconut, and the vanilla bean; bring to simmer while stirring continuously.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs with sugar and flour until smooth. Slowly mix in some hot milk to temper the eggs, then return everything to the saucepan and cook until thickened.
- Mix in softened butter once thickened; pour into baked crust and let cool completely.
- Whip chilled heavy cream with sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Spread over cooled filling.
- Finish by topping with coconut chips or shredded coconut and shaved white chocolate before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For a lighter version, use light cream or half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Experiment with toppings by adding fresh fruit or different flavored whipped creams. Allow the pie to chill for at least four hours before serving for optimal texture.
