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!
Prep Time40 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Chill Time:2 hours hrs
Total Time55 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: coconut cream pie
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 559kcal
For the coconut whipped cream:
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