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Grandma's Coconut Cream Pie

Enjoy this mouthwateringly delicious but skinnier version of Grandma's Coconut Cream Pie with your family and friends.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Holiday, Kid-Friendly, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 313kcal
Author: Gale Compton

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.
  • Place pie on a baking sheet in the center oven rack and bake just until meringue is lightly golden and coconut toasted, approximately 12-15 minutes, make sure not to burn. Allow to cool to room temperature. Pie can be served at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 181mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 16
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 16