This is a great dessert for family gatherings, or even just an indulgent weekend treat!
Grandma sure could bake some amazing desserts. Many of her recipes were passed down over the years, and are still cherished to this day. Since Grandma wasn’t concerned about making desserts healthy or skinny, we’ve come up with a healthier version of her classic, mouthwatering Coconut Cream Pie. We cut the sugar by half and added real shredded coconut, making it a still delicious but healthier version of Grandma’s coconut pie. Plus, there is only 1 tablespoon of butter for the entire filling!
Try it on our Almond Crumb Pie Crust instead of the traditional flour crust for an even healthier option. This is a great dessert for family gatherings, or even just an indulgent weekend treat!
Grandma's Coconut Cream Pie
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 pie crust 9 inch (thawed if frozen), we used our Almond Crumb Pie Crust recipe
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- 1 cup sugar organic
- 3 egg yolks large, slightly beaten with a fork (save egg whites for meringue)
- 2 cups milk regular or canned coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3/4 cup shredded coconut freshly shredded if possible, plus 2 tablespoons
Meringue
- 3 egg whites large
- 1/4 cup sugar organic
Instructions
- Using a fork, poke thawed pie crust a few times before baking. Bake pie crust according to package directions and allow to cool while making the filling.
- Add dry filling ingredients to a heavy saucepan. Add egg yolks then slowly pour in milk, stir until combined. Turn to medium heat and cook until a thick pudding-like consistency, while stirring continuously. Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla.
- Cool filling until you can comfortably hold your hand on the bottom of the saucepan. Add 1/2 cup coconut and stir to combine. Pour filling into cooled crust.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Meringue
- Using a mixer, beat egg whites on high speed until foamy. Add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, and continue beating until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved.
- Spread meringue over pie filling, being sure to spread all the way to the crust edges in order to seal. Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons coconut on top.
Nutrition Information
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