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    Coconut Dream Pie


    Source of Recipe


    Amazing Pies Cookbook

    List of Ingredients




    Makes 1 (9−inch) pie
    1 (9−inch) pie crust, baked and cooled
    Filling
    2/3 cup granulated sugar
    1/4 cup cornstarch
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
    1 1/2 cups whole milk
    4 large egg yolks
    3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
    2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
    (divided use)
    Topping
    1 1/2 cups heavy cream
    2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    Freshly grated nutmeg, for garnish

    Recipe





    Filling: In a medium saucepan, stir together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
    Gradually whisk in 1/4 cup of the coconut milk to form a smooth paste. Whisk in the remaining
    coconut milk and the whole milk. Place over medium heat and bring to a slow boil, whisking
    constantly. Remove the pan from the heat.
    In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. Whisk about 1/ 2 cup of the hot coconut mixture
    into the yolks, then add the yolk mixture to the saucepan. Raise the heat to medium−high and bring to
    a boil, whisking constantly. Continue to boil, whisking constantly, for 1 minute, or until very thick.
    Remove from the heat, scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula, and whisk until smooth. Whisk in
    the butter pieces until melted. Whisk in the vanilla and 1 1/4 cups of the toasted coconut (reserve the
    remaining 1/4 cup toasted coconut for garnish).
    Spoon the warm filling into the pie crust and press a piece of plastic wrap directly on its surface.
    Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until thoroughly chilled.
    Whipped Cream Topping: In an electric mixer, using the whisk attachment or beaters, beat the cream
    on medium low speed for 30 seconds. Increase the speed to medium−high and add the confectioners'
    sugar and vanilla. Beat until the cream forms soft peaks.
    Remove the plastic wrap. Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie and using a rubber spatula,
    sweep it into dramatic swirls.
    Sprinkle with the nutmeg and the reserved toasted coconut. Serve immediately or refrigerate until
    ready to serve.

 

 

 


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