Coconut Cream Pie

By á-2034

This is the best coconut cream pie I have ever eaten.

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/4 c. cornstarch
• 2 c. half and half
• 4 egg yolks
• 3 Tbsp. butter
• 1 c. sweetened flaked coconut
• 2-1/2 tsp. vanilla, divided
• 2 c. whipping cream
• 1/3 c. sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Combine 1/2 c. sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Whisk together half and half and egg yolks. Gradually whish egg mixture into sugar mixture; bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Boil 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in butter, coconut, and 1 tsp. vanilla. Place plastic wrap directly on warm custard (to prevent a film from forming); let stand 30 minutes. Remove and discard plastic wrap. Spoon custard into prepared piecrustl cover and chill 30 minutes. Beat whipping cream til foamy; gradually add 1/3 c. sugar and remaining 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla, beating until soft peaks form. Spread on pie.