Old-Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie
This coconut cream pie is made with a homemade coconut custard filling that's set in a pie shell and covered with whipped topping and toasted coconut.
Instructions
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1
{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread coconut on a baking sheet.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Bake coconut in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Combine half-and-half, sugar, flour, eggs, and salt in a medium pot. Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon, about 15 minutes.'}
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5
{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Remove the pan from heat and stir in 3/4 cup toasted coconut and vanilla; reserve remaining toasted coconut for garnishing the pie.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Pour custard into pie shell and chill until firm, about 4 hours.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Top with whipped topping and reserved toasted coconut.'}
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{'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Enjoy!'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (8 servings total)