Coconut Cream Pie (Gluten and Dairy Free)
Cutest ever coconut cream pie jars! Made with coconut milk & gluten-free shortbread cookies, so they’re gluten free & dairy free!
Hey you guys! I’m guest posting over at Mary Frances’ gorgeous blog, The Sweet {Tooth} Life, today! I made coconut cream pies! Aren’t they so cute in their little jars???
Yes, that’s right, they’re gluten- and dairy-free! That’s Mary Frances’ jam and so I just went with it. 😉 Ain’t no thang.
If you like healthier desserts that are friendly to sensitive tummies, you should definitely check out The Sweet {Tooth} Life. Mary Frances is one of my bloggy besties, and she was kind enough to allow me to take over her blog for the day while she enjoys a fabulous summer vacation with her fam.
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Coconut Cream Pie (Gluten & Dairy Free)
Creamy coconut custard layered over a shortbread cookie crumb crust, topped with coconut whipped cream and crunchy bits of toasted coconut. Don't be afraid to indulge in this coconut cream pie recipe- it's gluten and dairy free!
Ingredients
For the coconut custard:
- 1 1/2 cups (339 ml) coconut milk
- 6 egg yolks, (large)
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (32 g) cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) kosher salt
- 1 cup (90 g) sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) coconut extract
For the coconut whipped cream:
- 12 ounces (368.54 ml) coconut milk,, refrigerated
- 2 1/2 teaspoons (2.5 teaspoons) honey
For the crust:
- 2/3 cup (66.67 g) gluten free shortbread cookie crumbs,, finely ground in a food processor or mini chopper
For the garnish:
- 1/3 cup (30 g) sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
To make the coconut custard:
- Pour the coconut milk into a small pot and place over medium heat until small bubbles form around the edges.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Slowly pour the hot coconut milk over the egg mixture, while whisking, to warm the eggs.
- Place the mixture back into the pot and place over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a bubble and becomes very thick.
- Transfer to a heat safe container and lay plastic wrap over the surface. Chill for 2 hours.
- When the custard has cooled completely, fold in the shredded coconut and coconut extract.
To make the coconut whipped cream:
- Turn the cold can of coconut milk upside-down, and open the bottom. Pour off the clear liquid and reserve for another use (it's great in a smoothie!).
- Place the hardened coconut milk in a medium mixing bowl, add the honey, and whip on high speed.
To make the garnish:
- Place the coconut in a small skillet over medium heat, and toast, stirring, until crisp and browned.
To assemble the pies:
- Place 2 tablespoons of crust at the bottoms of each of (6) 4-ounce mason jars.
- Layer the coconut custard on top.
- Top with coconut whipped cream.
- Garnish with toasted coconut.
Calories: 559kcal, Carbohydrates: 46g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 41g, Saturated Fat: 33g, Cholesterol: 203mg, Sodium: 305mg, Potassium: 372mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 32g, Vitamin A: 260IU, Vitamin C: 2.3mg, Calcium: 45mg, Iron: 3.7mg
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Would it be OK to make the coconut custard a day or two ahead and refrigerate, as long as it is covered with plastic wrap?
I have made this for school events and folks without gluten or dairy sensitivity enjoy it just as much as those with allergies.
Delicious!
Yes absolutely! Thank you!
Yuuumm. I’m sorry to ask about a substitute but what would be the best replacement for corn starch? (So many pie/ custard recipes call for corn starch and when I’ve tried to sub out they never work!). Thanks!
Not dairy-free as uses egg yolks!!!!
Eggs are not dairy:
“The definition of dairy includes foods produced from the milk of mammals, such as cows and goats (1).
Basically, it refers to milk and any food products made from milk, such as cheese, cream, butter and yogurt.
On the contrary, eggs are laid by birds, such as hens, ducks and quail. Birds are not mammals and do not even produce milk.
While eggs may be stored in the dairy aisle and often grouped with dairy, they are not a dairy product.
BOTTOM LINE:
Eggs are not a dairy product. Unlike dairy, they are not produced from the milk of mammals.”
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/are-eggs-dairy#section1
Oooops, my mistake!!! Now I know they’re dairy free I look forward to trying these.
No problem. Hope you enjoy!
Love this recipe, my son’s GF can’t have dairy and I’ve made this for her for the last 2 yrs and here we go with yr number 3. I double it for a pie instead of these cute little jars. My whole family liked it better than the traditional coconut cream pie. Thank you for the recipe.
Aw, I’m so glad you guys have been enjoying it Rita! I love your idea to make it as a full size pie. Thanks so much for the sweet comment!
These are such a fun dessert! Perfect for summer parties!
These are adorable! And you just can’t go wrong with coconut desserts.
I love the ease of these! So much better than rolling out a pie crust.
I love coconut! Making these ASAP!
I LOVE that is is GF and DF!
I tried this recipe last year at Christmas time and it was delicious! However now I cannot view the recipe here anymore?
Thanks so much for bringing this to my attention Danille! I’ve gone in and fixed it for ya. Enjoy!
Allie, these little jars look so yummy! Okay, so not the jars exactly, but the yummy coconut cream pie filling. MMM! Just stopped over to say how delish this looks and congrats for posting with Mary Frances. Have a great week.
I’m so glad I found this at Best of the Weekend. I am a newbie vegan and looking for great dairy free dessert ideas, plus I’m kind of a coconut junkie. Can’t wait to try this recipe!
Oh yay! I hope you enjoy, Jen! So glad you stopped over and I hope to see you here again!
Totally just checked this out and it’s so delicious looking and adorable Allie!
Mmmm those look delicious! So adorable. Love how they’re dairy free too! 🙂
Thanks so much, How to! Coconut milk makes DF so easy, and I love the flavor!
Wow I read this post on Twitter last night right before I was going to bed and you have no idea about the terrible hunger pangs I was having after that!!!!!! These look SOOOOOOOOO good!!! I loveee the sound of coconut whipped cream and I’ve been meaning to make it for quite some time now! That coconut custard is just WOW!!!!! I can’t waitttttt to make this!
it looks delicious!
These pies look amazing!
Thanks so much, Kevin!
This looks so creamy, haven’t tried much with coconut milk yet!
Oh you should, Gareth! It’s by far my favorite of all the non-dairy milks. So creamy! Thanks for reading and commenting 😀
These are so cute!
Thanks Chloe! I thought so too. Those little mason jars get me every time 😉
No-bake desserts are perfect for summer! I’m a coconut fanatic too, so these are right up my alley.
Awesome! I’m all about coconut lately, and no-bake is a no-brainer when it’s already 86 degrees in my kitchen, lol! Thanks so much for stopping by, Elizabeth, and for the sweet comment!