Test cook Christie Morrison shows Bridget the secrets to reimagining a retro dessert, Coconut Cream Pie.
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Stop and Shop, Iam exhausted yet not much difference .
Easier, cheaper too.
Don't be an Idiot, Otherwise ….
Bon Appetit….
Oh Lawdy, that looks soooo goooood! Yum!
One thing I feel needs to be mentioned about the whipped cream – DON'T OVERBEAT IT or you will likely end up having sweetened butter. 😄 This recipe looks so scrumptious and easy to make. 😋
I would use coconut milk instead & just add a little of an unflavored thickener, such as tapioca. Tapioca goes deliciously with coconut, btw
Great, but I need it nondairy. So, I will try with soymilk and meringue
I personally like to use the old America’s test kitchen recipe for coconut cream pie that you guys did many years ago… That one uses coconut cream in the custard…But this looks good too
This is the BEST version of this coconut cream I'm so gonna try this again… My favorite dessert 😍
FYI cornstarch is GMO! Why poison your body for this recipe. Get a recipe without poisons!
The love of money is the root of all evil. I went to the website to get the recipe and I had to become a member! I was not allowed to see the recipe!
I suggest cutting the salt additions in half. The filling and crust are way too salty. That said, it’s a wonderful pie. Every time I make it people rave. And yes, 180° is the magic temp. to hit in order for the custard to thicken.
Boy does that look good
The tempered egg mix should be poured back into the remaining milk through a sieve!!!! That removes those white egg membrane bits that you don't want in the custard. Always run such a mixture though a sieve. Additionally – skip the vanilla and use pure coconut extract. That truely enhances the true coconut flavour. Cheers
Should be called coconut custard pie.
If i use a premade graham cracker crust does it need to be baked?
Really shocked they didn't use cream of coconut in the whipped cream. It's a very easy way to make coconut-flavored whipped cream. I'm not a huge coconut fan, but it's delicious; it's what I make to top my mango Pavlova.
I always look up recipes- and I always end up on this channel!!
This looks so delicious! What size pie plate did you use, please? Thank you!
I would like to lick that pan clean.
I'm making this but I'm adding sliced bananas
"Retro"??? Maybe in YOUR world.
I wish they had gone into why they didn’t use coconut milk or coconut cream
This is an amazing pie, glad to finally find one. The only complaint is the lack of coconut flavour in the filling. I will add a bit of coconut rum next time. Thank you for the recipe.
I’m trying this tomorrow
What is that pan she is using. It is stainless inside but not outside. What is that rough looking outside surface? Is it multiclad but not SS on the outside? Straight sides. This is not the All-clad saucepan that they recommend in the equipment reviews.
Your damned link takes us to some chocolate caramel bars … BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Omg that looks so yummy 😋 I can even taste it
Brava!!!!!! I made the pie yesterday and love it. Thank you for sharing this recipe………..John Ellis…..Aldie, Va.
To me you just made a plain old custard with shredded coconut added in. I always use my rich full fat coconut milk with 1/4 cup of whole milk 1 Tbsp. of coconut extract, with a splash of coconut rum. Oh man it melts in your mouth. I have been a professional baker for 40+ years and I would never make my coconut creme pies the way you are making them.