The Ultimate Coconut Cream Pie

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The Ultimate Coconut Cream Pie

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8
Servings
50min
Prep
1hr10min
Total

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    This rich custard pie is noted for its billowy meringue. Reducing the oven temperature before baking the meringue results in the best-looking, most evenly baked meringue.

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    Ingredients
    Serves 8
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    ⅓ c. plus 1 c. Hy-Vee sweetened flaked coconut
    1 c. Hy-Vee all-purpose flour
    2 tsp. plus 3/4 c. plus 1/2 c. Hy-Vee sugar
    ½ tsp. Hy-Vee salt
    ⅓ c. Hy-Vee shortening
    3 or 4 tbsp ice water
    6 Hy-Vee large eggs
    ¼ c. Hy-Vee cornstarch
    2 ½ c. Hy-Vee half-and-half
    3 tbsp. cream of coconut
    1 tbsp. Hy-Vee butter
    3 tsp. Hy-Vee vanilla extract, divided
    ¾ tsp. cream of tartar

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    2. Spread 1/3 cup coconut on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once. Cool.
    3. For crust, preheat oven to 425 degrees.
    4. In a large bowl, stir together flour, 2 teaspoons sugar and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until pieces are pea size. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon ice water over part of the flour mixture; toss gently with a fork. Push moistened dough to side of bowl. Repeat with additional ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until all of the flour mixture is moistened. Gather into a ball, kneading gently until it holds together.
    5. On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry into a circle, about 12 inches in diameter. Ease pastry into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim pastry even with pan rim; prick bottom and sides with a fork.
    6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden. Cool on a wire rack.
    7. Reduce oven to 325 degrees.
    8. For filling, separate eggs, placing 6 whites in a medium bowl and 4 yolks in another medium bowl; reserve remaining yolks for another use.
    9. In a medium saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in half-and-half. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly; reduce heat. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from heat.
    10. Lightly beat egg yolks with a fork. Gradually stir about 1 cup of the hot filling into yolks. Add yolk mixture to saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly; reduce heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat.
    11. Stir in remaining 1 cup coconut, cream of coconut, butter and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla. Keep filling warm.
    12. For meringue, add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla and cream of tartar to egg whites. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until soft peaks form.
    13. Gradually add remaining 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed about 5 minutes or until mixture forms stiff, glossy peaks and sugar dissolves.
    14. Pour filling into pastry shell. Spread meringue over warm filling; seal to edge. Sprinkle toasted coconut over top.
    15. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes. Cool on wire rack for 1 hour. Chill for 3 to 6 hours before serving; cover for longer storage.

    Nutrition facts

    Servings

    550 Calories per serving

    Amounts Per Serving

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Cholesterol: 170mg
    • Sodium: 320mg
    • Total Carbohydrates: 66g
    • Protein: 9g

    Daily Values

    0%
    Vitamin A 10%
    0%
    Vitamin C 2%
    0%
    Iron 10%
    0%
    Calcium 10%

    Recipe Source:

    Hy-Vee Seasons Holiday 2016.