Coconut Tapioca Pie

Ingredients

  • 1 - 13.5 oz can of Coconut Milk*
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup quick cooking tapioca
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 - 9 inch ready-made chocolate pie crust
  • 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • Lite Coconut Milk can be used

Preparation

Step 1

Step 1
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the coconut milk, sugar, tapioca and egg, mixing thoroughly. Let rest for 5 minutes.

Step 2
Toast coconut in dry skillet over a high heat, stirring constantly until it turns golden brown. Pour onto a plate to cool.

Step 3
Stirring constantly over a medium high heat, bring coconut milk mixture to a full boil. Remove from heat and mix in the vanilla and coconut extracts.

Step 4
Set sauce pan in a bowl of ice water and stir filling until cool, about 4 minutes.

Step 5
Whip heavy cream in medium bowl until stiff. Carefully add filling (so not to lose air in cream) to whipped cream and gently fold together until mixed.

Step 6
Spoon into pie shell and sprinkle edges with toasted coconut. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes minimum before serving.