Ingredients
- For the Crust:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 sheets)
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ¼ tsp salt
- For the Filling:
- 1 (15 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup white sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- 1 cup toasted sweetened coconut flakes
- For the Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Extra toasted coconut flakes for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and salt until evenly moistened. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish. Bake 10 minutes; cool completely.
- Prepare the Filling: In a saucepan, whisk together coconut milk, heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, eggs, and cornstarch until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and pudding-like (5–8 minutes after it begins to steam). Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and coconut extracts, then fold in toasted coconut. Pour into cooled crust; smooth the top. Chill at least 3 hours until set.
- Whip the Topping: Beat 1½ cups heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla on high until soft peaks form (3–4 minutes). Spread or pipe over chilled pie. Top with more toasted coconut if desired.
- To Toast Coconut Flakes: Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 3–5 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden.
Notes
- For the smoothest custard, strain the hot filling through a fine-mesh sieve before adding the toasted coconut.
- Press plastic wrap directly on the custard surface while chilling to prevent a skin.
- Pie slices cleanly after a full overnight chill.
- Use unsweetened coconut milk from a can (not coconut beverage) for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake, Stovetop & Chill
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 pie)
- Calories: 568
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 145mg