Coconut Cream Pie

Recipe courtesy of Emeril Lagasse

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Southern Favorites

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (20)

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Cook Time:
35 min
Level:
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Yield:
1 pie

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 35 min
Total:: 45 min

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Ingredients

1 blind-baked 9-inch pastry shell
2 1/4 cups whole milk
3/4 cup sugar, plus 1/4 cup for the egg whites
3 eggs, separated
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups toasted coconut
1 tablespoon butter

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a saucepan, whisk the 2 cups of the milk and 3/4 cup sugar together. Place the pan over medium heat and bring the liquid up to a simmer. Whisk the egg yolks together. Temper the hot milk into the egg yolks. Whisk the egg mixture into the hot milk mixture. In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the remaining milk, making a slurry. Whisk the slurry into the hot milk mixture. Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until the filling is thick, about 4 to 6 minutes. Fold in the vanilla, coconut, and butter. Mix well. Pour the filling into the prepared pan and cool the pie completely. Using an electric mixer with a whip attachment, whip the egg white to soft peaks. Add the remaining sugar and whip the egg white to stiff peaks. Spread the egg whites over the top of the pie. Place the pie in the oven for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.

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Tina Robinson, TX 02-22-2010
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Best Ever
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This coconut cream pie is decadently rich. It is creamy yet firm. Every other coconut cream pie I have made has always come... out more like pudding. This pie holds together nicely, is very easy to make and is usually gone in one evening. There is nothing you could add or take away from this pie to make it better!!!!Read more
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Bob San Carlos, CA 01-18-2010
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SOOOOOOOOO EASYYYYYYYYY !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

So easy turned out great. My wife couldn't believe I made it. THANKS EMERIL
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Linda Brandon, FL 11-28-2009
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Coconut Cream Pie
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Excellent Pie... My Husband is not a big fan of Coconut cream Pie...but he loved this one...Thanks Emeril... <3 Linda... CampbellRead more
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null null, null 01-11-2009
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Good and Easy
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I am by no means a cook. This turned out pretty good on the first try! It's very coconutty and sweet. It was surprisingly... easy.Read more
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Anonymous 12-29-2007
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Wow, over the top!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Simply marvelous. A little bit of work but definitely a keeper!!! I have made a number of pies over the years and I would... highly recommend this one. Everyone loved it. It did require a little bit of work but was well worth the time. It was beautiful when I cut into it. My mother-in-law thought it looked like a professional had made it. And you know when you make an impression on your mother-in-law, it's a keeper!!!!Read more
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Leanna Hendersonville, TN 12-01-2006
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Easy And Yummy!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was the first pie to go at Thanksgiving. Everyone raved over how delicious it tasted. My mother-in-law added an extra... "bam" of coconut to the top before putting it in the oven. This recipe has been added to our keep folder!Read more