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.
Love coconut desserts? Make sure to try The Best Coconut Macaroons and these Coconut Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars – outrageously good!
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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Maia says
do you consider the eggs in this to be cooked? thanks!
Christine says
This was a very good pie. I’ll keep it handy for when I make coconut cream pie in the future. Easy to make and delicious!
Wendy says
This pay is absoluty perfect for this days so, so, so hot .My husband adore the coco , then I want to do it for him, the problem is I don’t anderstand , even whith translater,”1 1/2 cup half and half ” . Cup of what?.
Thank you very much for the answer and for shering all this fantastics recipis. Kisses
I ‘m Spanish.
David says
what does coconut half half mean please, what is 1 and a haf and half i didnt understand that either for the cream pie
Cindy says
Wow! your recipe saved me!!! My son wanted coconut cream pie for his birthday! So EASY! And fabulous
Janelle C. says
I’ve made your recipe a handful of times now and it comes out perfect every time. I’m making again today for Ease tomorrow! I even won my husband’s pie contest at work this past Christmas. It’s just so good!
Sandra McCollum says
I love this recipe! Sharing SU and Pinterest. Can’t wait to make it this spring, is it spring yet? 😉
Roddie says
I made this last night for the family and it turned out excellent!
I was worried with the custard since it went from liquid at the 4 minute mark to what seemed like scrambled eggs at the 5 minute mark (my wife was asking if I was making bacon and toast to go with it), but all was well in the end.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I’m so glad you enjoyed the pie Roddie! And yes, it can happen QUICK 🙂
Graham says
definitely didn’t set right using the microwave. I’ll try it again, but definitely using a stove top this time.
Liz says
My favorite pie too. Thanks Trish
Marci says
Trish, this recipe sounds absolutely great BUT I don’t really trust myself using the microwave to make it. Is it possible to cook the custard over the stove? Thanks!
Chris says
I made this yesterday!!!! WOW
it was easy and it is GREAT– filling is perfect texture- does not weep.
Kelly - Life made Sweeter says
Wow, this coconut cream pie looks incredible Trish! My dad and husband are crazy over coconut cream pie so I can’t wait to make this for them for Father’s Day because it really does sound perfect 🙂 Pinning – thanks for sharing!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s wonderful Kelly! So glad you stopped by 🙂
Galen H. says
Question: What would be the alternative cooking method for not using the microwave? Would it be best to use a double boiler or just heat it up in a big enough saucepan until it thickens up and ofr how long?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
The double boiler isn’t necessary. Just a saucepan on low until it’s nice and thick.
anne says
Oh my goodness, this looks so yummy! Along with several of the other desserts you posted. I can’t wait to try them all!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Anne!
Alisa Roach says
My daughter and I made this yesterday and it didn’t turn out very well. It taste amazing! But the custard never set up in the fridge. We followed the recipe and the custard even got thick in the microwave. What did we do wrong?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Hmmm…I’m guessing maybe it didn’t thicken enough in the microwave. It should be pretty much set up when it goes into the fridge. What was the consistency like?