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Coconut Cream Pie

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A new and improved recipe for Coconut Cream Pie

No bake, no nuts, no mixer Coconut Cream Pie is the way to go!

Vegan Coconut Cream Pie

 

I’m taking it even easier by buying coconut whipped topping!

But if you are not going to buy your whipped topping
You will have to pick which recipe for Vegan Whipped Cream you will want to make

Coconut Cream Pie

Alternatively CocoWhip Topping by SO-Delicious is a good option for those who are super lazy! #ME

Vegan gluten free graham cracker crust by Mi-Del makes this one even easier! *not sponsored

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WATCH THE VIDEO FOR HOW I MADE THIS COCONUT CREAM PIE!

Coconut Cream Pie

By the way, this is one really inexpensive dessert too!

Coconut Cream Pie

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Notes for Success:

Make it sugar free!

By using unsweetened flake coconut and your favorite sugar substitute for the custard part of this coconut cream pie
Often times I forgo the sugar in the whipped cream altogether too!

All the diabetic sugars work great in custard recipes!
Monk fruit sugar is my go-to for when I want to make a sugar free dessert
Click here for more about sugar free baking!

Be careful with the turmeric it can have a tendency to make your custard green if you add too much so just a pinch will be fine!
Of course you can leave it out and the custard will be pure white

When measuring cornstarch I cannot stress enough that a kitchen scale is the best way to go.
Cornstarch is a very difficult ingredient to measure consistently with a volume spoons measure

 

Coconut Cream Pie

Coconut Cream Pie

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Prep Time 12 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Coconut Milk full fat canned 13.5 ounces 1¾ cup (414ml)
  • Other Plant Milk Milk ½ cup 118ml
  • Turmeric *optional for color 1/8 teaspoon *see notes
  • Granulated Vegan Sugar ½ cup 100g
  • Cornstarch 5 Tablespoons 40g **see notes
  • Vegan Butter 2 Tablespoons 28g
  • Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon 5ml
  • Sweetened Flake Coconut toasted 1½ cup 125g **see note above

For the Crust:

  • Graham Crackers 10 sheets 140g approx 1½ cups
  • Vegan Butter 4 Tablespoons 56g
  • OR 1 Store Bought Crust
  • 1 recipe your favorite vegan whipped cream *see notes above in article

Instructions
 

  • If you are not using the store bought whipped topping, prepare the Vegan Whipped Cream recipe of your choice CLICK HERE
  • If you are not using a store bought graham cracker crust crush the graham crackers to a fine crumb in a food processor and then add the metled vegan butter
  • Press the mixture into the bottom & sides of your pie plate and then freeze until needed *for a firmer crust that will not fall apart as easily you can bake it in a 350F oven for 10 minutes first

For the custard:

  • Combine cornstarch & sugar together in a medium sauce pot & whisk to combine, then add the plant milks and cook over medium to high heat and bring to a boil stirring constantly to avoid scorching the bottom .
  • Once it starts to bubble remove from the heat and add the vegan butter and vanilla extract and stir until melted and smooth.
  • Add 1 cup of the toasted flake coconut and then pour the custard into your prepared crust.
  • Refrigerate until completely cold & set and if you wish to forgot the whipped topping, then you have a luscious Coconut Custard Pie!!
  • Top it with whipped cream of your choice and then the remaining 1/2 cup of toasted coconut.

Video

Notes

Coconut cream pie must be kept refrigerated at all times and whill stay fresh for up to 5 days.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

 

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  1. Martha

    Gretchen, you are just a marvel! I have been thinking about Cream Pies for months and have not attempted to make one since I changed to plant-based lifestyle and have missed them so much.

    For some reason I have not been seeing your posts on FB but this morning I decided to do a search to make sure you were still there and was so excited to see you have posted numerous recipes for Cream Pies. Then I saw your suggestions for canned whipped cream. I didn’t even know it existed but I am still planning to use your recipe for aquafaba whipped cream since I have used it several times and I will also make the one with so milk.

    Thanks so much for your dedication and sharing your recipes.

      • Martha

        Well, I have been out of commission for a few weeks. I may have missed the poll but Ie did not find it on YouTube. Just to cast my vote……..it’s still for Caramel Cream Pie. LOL

  2. Heather

    Thank you so much for this! Coconut cream is my absolute favorite pie and this is so easy. I absolutely love it.