Loads of tasty coconut and a crisp chocolate crust make this summertime treat irresistible.
Crust:: | ||
1 1/2 | cups | chocolate cookie crumbs* |
1/4 | cup | melted butter |
Filling: | ||
1/2 | cup | sugar |
3 | egg yolks, lightly beaten | |
1/4 | cup | cornstarch |
1/4 | teaspoon | salt |
1 | cup | light coconut milk** |
1 | cup | milk |
1 | cup | sweetened flaked coconut |
1 1/2 | teaspoons | vanilla extract |
Topping: | ||
1 1/4 | cups | chilled whipping cream |
1–2 | tablespoons | sugar |
1/2 | cup | sweetened flaked coconut, toasted and cooled |
*Substitute crushed graham crackers if preferred.**Thai Kitchen brand works best in this recipe. |
For crust:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small bowl, combine the crumbs and butter.
- Press the mixture firmly and evenly against the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- Cool thoroughly.
For filling:
- In a medium, heat-tolerant bowl whisk together the sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch and salt.
- Bring the coconut milk, milk and shredded coconut to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Gradually add the hot milk mixture to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Return the egg mixture to the saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, until the coconut cream thickens and just comes to a boil—about 4 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and add the vanilla.
- Transfer the coconut cream to a bowl and press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Cool to room temperature.
- Place in the refrigerator and chill until cold, at least 2 hours or up to 1 day.
- Transfer the filling to the crust and set aside while you prepare the topping.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the whipping cream and sugar until peaks form.
- Spread or pipe whipped cream all over top of the pie and sprinkle evenly with toasted coconut.
- Can be prepared up to 4 hours ahead. Cover loosely and refrigerate.
- Serve straight from the fridge.