Best Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

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  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine egg yolk and 1/2 cup cold water; gradually add to crumb mixture, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. Divide dough in half. Roll out each portion to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Place in plates; trim pastry even with edge. With a small round fluted cutter, cut small circles out of dough scraps. Beat egg white with remaining water; brush over edges of pastry. Arrange dough cutouts around edge.
  3. Line unpricked pastry shells with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
  4. For filling, in a large saucepan, combine sugar, flour and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; gently stir in coconut and extracts. Pour filling into pastry shells.
  5. For meringue, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water in a saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until clear.
  6. In a large bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Pour hot sugar mixture in a small stream into egg whites, beating constantly until stiff peaks form.
  7. Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator. Yield: 2 pies (8 servings each).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 842.99 Kcal (3529 kJ)
Calories from fat 185.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.61g 32%
Cholesterol 125.21mg 42%
Sodium 200.38mg 8%
Potassium 326.2mg 7%
Total Carbs 139.67g 47%
Sugars 30.36g 121%
Dietary Fiber 0.66g 3%
Protein 19.22g 38%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 180.1mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 184.08 Kcal (771 kJ)
Calories from fat 40.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.5g 32%
Cholesterol 27.34mg 42%
Sodium 43.76mg 8%
Potassium 71.23mg 7%
Total Carbs 30.5g 47%
Sugars 6.63g 121%
Dietary Fiber 0.14g 3%
Protein 4.2g 38%
Iron 0.2mg 5%
Calcium 39.3mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.4
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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