No-Bake Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

With its crispy chocolate cookie crust, creamy coconut pudding filling and a billowy topping, this make-ahead pie can convert even the most diehard fruit-pie fan. Make ahead: The pie can be made and refrigerated up to 24 hours before topping with whipped cream and serving.

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With its crispy chocolate cookie crust, creamy coconut pudding filling and a billowy topping, this “make-ahead” pie can convert even the most diehard fruit-pie fan.

Make ahead: The pie can be made and refrigerated up to 24 hours before topping with whipped cream and serving.

Storage: Leftover pie can be loosely covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

From food writer Jessie Sheehan.

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Ingredients

measuring cup

Servings: 8-10 (makes one 9-inch pie)

For the crust

For the pudding

For the whipped cream

Directions

  • Step 1

    Make the crust: Combine the chocolate cookie crumbs, sugar, butter and vanilla in a large bowl and mix with a flexible spatula (or your hands) until the butter and sugar are fully incorporated. It should be the consistency of wet sand.

  • Step 2

    Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate and, using your hands, press the crumbs into the bottom and up the sides of the plate. Transfer to the freezer while you make the pudding.

  • Step 3

    Make the pudding: In a medium pot, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Whisk in the milk, heavy cream, coconut milk, egg and egg yolk; then add the shredded coconut and whisk again.

  • Step 4

    Transfer the pot to the stove top and cook the pudding over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble, about 15 minutes.

  • Step 5

    Lower the heat to medium and continue to whisk, while the mixture bubbles, for 1 more minute. Remove from the heat, and whisk in the butter and extracts until combined.

  • Step 6

    Remove the crust from the freezer and pour the pudding into it. Using an offset spatula, smooth out the pudding’s surface; then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours, until the pudding is cold to the touch and quite firm.

  • Step 7

    Make the whipped cream: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, or using a handheld mixer and a large bowl, combine the cream, confectioners’ sugar and extract and whisk on medium to medium-high speed until the cream forms medium peaks.

  • Step 8

    Remove the plastic wrap from the pudding and cover with the whipped cream, using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to make decorative swirls. Sprinkle the toasted coconut on top, then slice with a serrated knife and serve.

    • Notes

    It is best to use a food processor to turn the cookies into fine crumbs. If using a rolling pin and a zip-top bag to crush the cookies, you may need to use your hands to break up larger chunks.

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    Nutritional Facts

    Per serving (based on 10)

    • Calories

      565

    • Fat

      41 g

    • Saturated Fat

      27 g

    • Carbohydrates

      46 g

    • Sodium

      228 mg

    • Cholesterol

      126 mg

    • Protein

      5 g

    • Fiber

      2 g

    • Sugar

      31 g

    This analysis is an estimate based on available ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s advice.

    From food writer Jessie Sheehan.

    Tested by Ann Maloney.

    Published August 11, 2020

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