Truly the BEST Coconut Cream Pie EVER! This is my Dad’s favorite pie and it is truly amazing! Made with coconut milk for extra creamy, coconut flavor! Best part? The custard. And I totally made it in the microwave.
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Coconut Cream Pie
My Dad is a bit predictable therefore I can tell you almost exactly what he wants for his birthday menu each year.
He frequently chooses my Nana’s To-Die-For Carrot Cake or her German Chocolate Cake (a recipe I keep meaning to share but the cake always gets eaten too quickly…). His other favorite is Coconut Cream Pie. On the rare occasion we go out to eat for his birthday, he likes to go to Marie Callender’s.
And it’s for one simple reason. Their pie. He has about a half-dozen favorites but his number one, go-to pie is their Coconut Cream Pie.
What To Serve With Coconut Cream Pie
My sister has made it for him in the past but this year it’s all me. His birthday is tomorrow and the menu has been set.
- BBQ Beef Ribs with my mom’s killer bbq sauce
- Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Mojito Fruit Salad
- Dad’s Green Jell-O Salad
- Coconut Cream Pie
I have to say, I’m excited because his is just what I’m bringing and I know my sister is always good some additional treats.
I was feeling a bit lazy so I made the custard filling in the microwave. And for those of you that just freaked out a little, trust me, it’s totally okay. In fact, it’s amazing. Quick, easy and absolutely my preferred method.
What’s In Coconut Cream Pie
- coconut
- coconut milk
- half and half
- eggs
- sugar
- corn starch
- salt
- coconut extract or vanilla extract
- pie crust
- heavy whipping cream
- powdered sugar
The coconut cream filling is the best part of the coconut cream pie because I don’t skimp on ingredients. I used coconut milk – not lite! – and half and half for an ultra-creamy and rich filling. The coconut extract takes the filling over the top but if you don’t have any or can’t find it, vanilla extract also works beautifully.
In addition, I pulled out all the stops and made a fresh whipped cream topping but if you’re feeling exhausted from microwaving the custard filling, Cool Whip is an easy alternative.
Finally, to finish the coconut cream pie recipe off, I top it with lightly toasted coconut giving the pie a lovely, delicate look.
I am so excited to be bringing this pie up to my Dad’s this weekend and I know he is going to LOVE it! I’m betting you are going to love it too! This easy coconut cream pie is so fabulous – definitely a recipe you need to try!
More Favorite Coconut Desserts
- Coconut Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Gooey Bars
- Raspberry Coconut Magic Bars
- Cherry Coconut Magic Bars
- Strawberry Coconut Smoothie
- Coconut Cream Pie Cookie Cups
How To Make Coconut Cream Pie
Dad’s Coconut Cream Pie
Ingredients
- 13.5 oz coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- 2 eggs + 1 egg yolk beaten
- 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup corn starch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut divided
- 1 tsp coconut extract or vanilla extract
- 1 deep dish pie shell baked and cooled (I used Pillsbury)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla or coconut extract
Instructions
- Combine coconut milk, half and half, eggs, sugar, corn starch and salt in a large, microwave safe bowl. (I use my large Pyrex measuring cup.) Stir.
- Microwave on high for one minute, stir. Repeat until a thick custard has developed. 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in 1 1/2 cups coconut and coconut extract.
- Pour coconut custard into cooled pie shell.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread coconut on baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Keep continuous watch on the coconut - it burns easily.
- Whip heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Add in sugar and extract and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Spread whipped cream on top of coconut custard and sprinkle with toasted coconut.
- Keep refrigerated.
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Originally published March 14, 2014.
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Sara says
omg – made this pie for Thanksgiving- amazing !! When I served it everyone stopped talking just enjoyed the pie – will definitely make again
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Sara!
Susan says
Made this pie for the first time. Used 1/2 a cup of sugar instead of 3/4 of a cup. Made a really thick graham crust (more than the recipe calls for!) Love graham crusts!! Ha! Less coconut was used, just because I didn’t have enough! Didn’t put whipped cream on top, just some toasted coconut. I cooked the custard for exactly 7min in the microwave and it was very thick. Didn’t put the custard on the crust until it was much cooler. It didn’t firm up enough and was more like a really thick pudding. It was fabulous though!!! Really nice flavour! Will definitely make it again. Maybe I need to add a bit more corn starch 🤷🏻♀️ Next time I’ll try it with whipping cream on top!!!! 😉
Susan says
I just realized that this recipe didn’t use a graham crust, that was from another recipe. 😂😂
Really like this crust with the coconut custard!!!
Mark says
WoW, just made this a few days ago. Best coconut cream pie I have ever tasted. The pie was gone in a few minutes.
Mindy says
We love pie and this one looks so good, especially the toasted coconut on top!
Denise says
Do you use coconut milk in a can or in carton? I made this recipe which taste fantastic but it did not firm up.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Canned coconut milk Denise and I’m thinking you didn’t get the custard thick enough when you were microwaving it. That would be the only reason it wouldn’t set up as firm. What do you think?
Denise says
o.k. Thank you! Next time I will cook in microwave a little longer. This pie was amazing!
Betty says
One tip i learned the hard way with a lemon pie is that your corn starch must be fresh. If it is older, it won’t work.
Marilyn Knight says
Separate egg whiles and make meringue on top of pie. Much better.
Cheryl says
I did that also. Love the custard. Very good.
Gidget Darah says
So I made this right now. I am waiting for it in the refrigerator, my micro wave wasn’t strong enough to heat it. I spent so much time doing the 1 minute increments to no avail. I finally put it in a pot and got it boiling ,the mixture turned creamy in less than 2 minutes .Just in case anyone has this problem.
Brenda says
One word …. AMAZING! This is now my go-to recipe for Coconut Pie.
Carole MacIntyre says
Finally found a recipe using coconut milk! So much better! Why don’t other coconut pie recipes use coconut milk?
sarah says
I made this for my birthday and it turned out perfect. I did make the custard on the stove. I wanted to try the microwave method but I chickened out. It was sooo delicious. The coconut milk adds the most lovely coconut flavor. Everyone loved it. My husband, who has never had coconut cream pie (I know, can you believe it!) said he wants that for his birthday too. After we finished with it I forgot about it on the counter for a couple hours and the custard had lost its shape and was a bit of a mess. It firmed up again after being refrigerated but dont leave it out before cutting into it or you wont have those beautiful slices. Will definitely make again, thanks!
Jacqui says
Best coconut pie recipe EVER! My husband was impressed!
renise lee says
I’m so excited to try this Coconut Cream Pie recipe, but I’m wondering if the 1/2 cup of corn starch is correct?
Thanks for sharing so many wonderful sounding recipes!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That is correct! It keeps the filling nice and stiff for slicing 🙂
Teresa Westcott says
I made this pie last night and it is sooo good! I kind of felt guilty making a pie that I like and the rest of my family don’t, but after I tasted it my guilt went right out the door and now I’m so glad I don’t have to share! Is that bad? LOL No, I am always making goodies for them, I take good care of their sweet tooths *teeth*? Anyway, thank you for this recipe!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It’s one of my favorites too Teresa! So glad you enjoyed it!
Marybeth says
Truly an incredible pie! I cooked the custard in a pan on the stove as I didn’t have a large enough microwave bowl. Highly recommend this pie to anyone who LOVES coconut. My husband said this recipe is a “keeper”.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yay! Success! Thanks for stopping by Marybeth!
Diane Reagan says
Amazing !! So yummy !
Tho, I thought I would make it a little healthier and I used coconut palm sugar…the custard tasted great , but it was beige !!
I won’t make it that way again, but I will make this pie again, it was so easy and fast !!
Shirl Frana says
Diane, I’m going to use monk fruit instead of sugar. (It will stay white and measures the same)