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Coconut Custard Pie

Apr 4, 2019 · 20 Comments

Creamy coconut custard is a springtime classic. This lightened up version is served over a walnut and chocolate graham crust for a delightful treat that is sure to please!

Every time I think of coconuts I immediately think of Keith Richards of all people, in particular of that time he decided to climb a tree to gather coconuts by hand back in 2006. That little misadventure ended with Mr. Richards enduring a brain hemorrhage. I know it’s a strange bit of word association, but I suppose for someone who grew up on the Rolling Stones, that sort of imagery has a tendency to stick.

Life Lesson: Leave coconut harvesting to the pros.

Regardless, I imagine far more common imagery-by-association would include things like mixed drinks served in coconut shells with umbrella straws, or coconut flavored ice cream – also served from the shell. Other popular imagery might include drinking coconut water straight from the fruit itself after hazardously spiking a hole through the strangely (sometimes impossibly) impervious shell into the watery goodness below – a process whose short-lived reward never quite seemed to be worth the trouble in my experience.

For my own part, I simply adore the coconut confections of the warmer weather, but I prefer mine with a tad less ‘shell and hassle’ involved. Instead, I opt for ‘crust’ rather than ‘shell,’ and prefer my coconut in the form of ‘custard’ rather than ‘water.’ While it may very well be that I simply exhausted my taste for shelling coconuts when my kids were younger, I’ve long preferred the sort of coconut confection that can be served at an outdoor luncheon, or as a light dessert following a summer dinner.

Naturally, I’m talking about today’s recipe – Coconut Custard Pie.

To start things off, we prepare a graham cracker and walnut crust. The walnuts add nice earthy tones to the crust, and just a bit of complexity to the texturing. We begin by placing all of the ingredients listed below in a food processor, and giving it a few good chops. You want the end mixture to be coarse rather than powdery.

Then set the resulting mixture in a nine inch pie plate and press the crust down firmly with the back of a spoon as pictured below. You want to pack the crust mixture as tightly as you can manage. Be careful, however, not to press it too thinly. You want a tightly packed, even distribution of the mixture.

Place the crust in the fridge while you prepare the rest of the recipe.

Next, fill a small saucepan with water and sprinkle gelatin over the water. Do not yet stir or mix, let it sit on the top of the water to soften for about one minute. Then warm over a gentle heat, stirring constantly until the gelatin has melted. This will take about two minutes. Then remove and set aside.

In another saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in milk, coconut milk, and the egg yolks. Stir until smooth. Then, over low heat, stir until the mixture begins to bubble and thicken. This will take about five to eight minutes. Then cook for a minute more – also over low heat. Remove the saucepan from the heat, and stir in the dissolved gelatin from earlier, along with vanilla and a quarter cup of shredded coconut.

Spread the resulting filling into the pie crust. Then toast another quarter of a cup of shredded coconut in a small pan for about thirty-seconds, and then sprinkle that over the pie.

Pull a piece of plastic wrap over the pie, setting the wrap directly over the filling, and place the pie in the fridge to set for about two hours.

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Coconut Custard Pie

15 minPrep Time

10 minCook Time

25 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 1½ tsps. of gelatin
  • 6 tbs. water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 tbs. cornstarch
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 tbs. vanilla
  • ½ cup shredded coconut – divided
  • For the Crust:
  • ½ cup walnuts – crushed
  • 8 – 10 graham cracker sheets
  • 5 tbs. butter, softened
  • 1 tbs. brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Place all of the ingredients for the crust in a food processor and give a few good chops.
  2. Place the crust in a 9 inch pie plate and press the crust down with the back of a spoon.
  3. Place in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
  4. In a small saucepan, sprinkle the gelatin over the water. Let the gelatin sit on the water to soften, about 1 minute. Warm over a gentle heat, stirring constantly, until the gelatin has melted, this will take about 2 minutes. Remove form the heat and set aside.
  5. In a small saucepan, stir together the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in the milk, coconut milk, and the egg yolks until smooth. Stir, over a gentle heat, until the mixture begins to slightly bubble, and thicken. This will take about 6 – 8 minutes, continue to cook for 1 minutes more.
  6. Remove from the heat and stir in the dissolved gelatin, vanilla and ¼ cup of the shredded coconut. Spread the filling into the prepared crust.
  7. Gently, toast the last ¼ cup of shredded coconut in a small pan for about ½ minute to give it a little golden color. Sprinkle the toasted coconut over the filling.
  8. Place a piece of plastic wrap on directly on the filling and refrigerate until firm. This will take about 2 hours.
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And you’re done.

What are some of your favorite ways to enjoy coconut during the warmer weather? We would love to hear from you!

Enjoy!

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Comments

  1. Gloria Roa Baker says

    04/04/2019 at 10:32 pm

    this looks absolutely delicious and tempting !!! xo
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  2. angiesrecipes says

    05/04/2019 at 4:09 am

    Can't resist anything with coconut! This looks so inviting!
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  3. Cristina Petrini says

    05/04/2019 at 3:40 pm

    Coconut is the classic fruit that is excellent for desserts because it is not too sweet!
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  4. DAVID J MYERS says

    05/04/2019 at 4:03 pm

    Catherine, What a terrific looking pie! My wife loves coconut custard and that crust sounds like a nice variation on the usual! Thanks for the recipe and Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
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  5. wander women abroad says

    05/04/2019 at 4:41 pm

    omg I cant believe I have never eaten a coconut pie! I must must try this!
    ★★★★☆
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  6. kumamonjeng says

    06/04/2019 at 6:16 am

    The total prep time is less than half an hour, this is important for me as I do not have so much time to play around in the kitchen. But I do love dessert especially anything to deal with coconut.
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  7. Yeah Lifestyle says

    06/04/2019 at 12:50 pm

    Such a tasty way to enjoy coconut! This definitely sounds like a dessert that my family need to try!
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  8. Kim Seghers says

    06/04/2019 at 2:58 pm

    Your pie looks so delicious! I love everything coconut so I'll be trying this recipe. Thank you for sharing.
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  9. Alexandra Cook says

    06/04/2019 at 3:02 pm

    Wow, so delicious and easy recipe to make for the kids. I am sure my kids will love it like and will make their favorite.
    Reply
  10. Cathy Mini says

    06/04/2019 at 11:54 pm

    Looking at this makes my mouth watering. I want to try this Creamy Coconut Custard Pie! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
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  11. Glaemour says

    07/04/2019 at 7:23 am

    These look delicious! Never tried this before but I guess I now need to try them, thanks for sharing the recipe
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  12. Nikki says

    07/04/2019 at 9:03 am

    I love your food photography! Also this is a really good recipe!
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  13. Jasmine Hewitt says

    07/04/2019 at 3:55 pm

    this looks really good for a brunch dessert. we love coconut!
    Reply
  14. twinspirational says

    08/04/2019 at 2:43 am

    Yum- we would love this recipe. We love coconut and custard, and they are great together.
    ★★★★★
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  15. Kara Guppy says

    08/04/2019 at 7:37 am

    Now that looks so tasty, I love coconut
    Reply
  16. Daisy says

    08/04/2019 at 3:50 pm

    Omg, it looks so yummy. You totally made me feel hungry now. Will try it, thanks!
    Reply
  17. Surekha Busa says

    09/04/2019 at 10:10 am

    It looks so tasty! I'm not into a coconut flavor but this one wants me to try it.
    ★★★★★
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  18. Danielle says

    09/04/2019 at 12:51 pm

    This looks absolutely amazing! I will have to try this recipe out ASAP.
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  19. Kalyan Panja says

    09/04/2019 at 3:32 pm

    Thanks for sharing about this interesting recipe. I would love to prepare it and savor during brunch.
    Reply
  20. Irina says

    11/04/2019 at 2:25 am

    I love everthing with coconuts. This looks so so good. Cant wait to make it.
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