Coconut Cream Pie Cookie Cups! Two of my favorite desserts collide in this easy to make recipe that will have your guests oohing and aahing in no time!
Love coconut desserts? Make sure to try these favorites: Coconut Macaroon Blossoms and Coconut Cream Pie!
I’m a sucker for two desserts in one. Always have been. If I can get more, I want more. Done. I love desserts like these lemon meringue cookie cups and this brownie sundae pie because they take dessert to a whole other level…the level where we all have to loosen our pants a bit…but it’s totally worth it. What I like even more is when I can combine two desserts into one…HEAVEN!
Today I’m bringing you a two-for-one dessert that my Dad completely approves of – Coconut Cream Pie Cookie Cups. Now, there is absolutely not one thing wrong with my Dad’s Coconut Cream Pie, I mean, it’s like the best thing in the world. Buuuut, did you know that swapping out that pie crust for a sugar cookie cup could take that amazing pie to something other-worldly? Yep. It can.
What You’ll Need
Let’s take a quick look at what you’ll need here and, as always, you can find the full, printable recipe card at the end of this post.
- refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- all-purpose flour
- coconut milk
- half and half
- eggs
- granulated sugar
- corn starch
- salt
- sweetened flaked coconut
- coconut extract
How To Make Coconut Cream Pie Cookie Cups
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Coat a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine cookie dough and all purpose flour. Knead together until well blended.
- Shape dough into one inch balls. Press cookie dough in bottom and up the sides of each muffin cup, forming cup shape.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are just starting to turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool for at least ten minutes before gently twisting to remove from pan. Place on rack and let cool completely.
- 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 1½ cups coconut and coconut extract.
- Spoon coconut custard into cooled cookie cups.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
More Coconut Desserts You’ll Love
- Coconut Macaroon Blossoms
- Coconut Cream Pie
- Almond Joy Cookies
- Coconut Macaroons
- Raspberry Coconut Magic Bars
How To Make Coconut Cream Pie Cookie Cups
Coconut Cream Pie Cookie Cups
Ingredients
- 2 rolls 16.5 oz refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- 13.5 ounces coconut milk 1 can
- 1½ cups half and half
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 egg yolk
- ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup corn starch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Coat a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine cookie dough and all purpose flour. Knead together until well blended.
- Shape dough into one inch balls. Press cookie dough in bottom and up the sides of each muffin cup, forming cup shape.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are just starting to turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool for at least ten minutes before gently twisting to remove from pan. Place on rack and let cool completely.
- 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 1½ cups coconut and coconut extract.
- Spoon coconut custard into cooled cookie cups.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Top with Reddi-wip and toasted coconut.
Debby says
This looks so good . Do think they would work in a cupcake tin ? I love coconut cream but I would like something bigger than a mini tin .
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Absolutely! I haven’t tried it but I can’t see why it wouldn’t work.
Sandy says
I love your recipes and the “jump to recipe button”. Makes it so much easier. Thank you for sharing 🙂
Vera says
Thanks for sharing your great recipes. Prayers and GOD BLESS to You and Your Family.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much!
Janice says
These would great for large family parties. Thanks for the great idea!!
Denise says
Where would I find the recipe for these?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Hi Denise! The recipe is right there in the post, towards the end. Hope that helps!
Nancy says
Love it
Ai | Ai made it for you says
Yum!! I LOVE coconut!
eat good 4 life says
Wow these look sensational. I wish I could have a couple of them for my treat of the day!
Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen says
These are so adorable! Perfect summer time party food!
Jessica - The Novice Chef says
These look so divine! I am a HUGE coconut cream pie fan — so I must make this asap!
Cathy Trochelman says
I’m so in love with these little cups! Such a no-brainer (obviously delicious)!!!!
Sheila @ Life, Love, and Good Food says
These are so cute! Perfect for a summer party!
Mir says
These little coconut cream pies are adorable, and cookie cups just rock in general. And I love your Reddi Whip roundup! It does come in super handy, and it’s delicious, so there you go!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Mir! And I couldn’t agree more, cookie cups are always a good way to go 😉
Roxana says
What a perfectly delicious little bite!