Coconut Cream Pie

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups Almond Flour
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 6 tablespoons Cold Unsalted Butter, cubed
• 3-5 tablespoons Ice Water
• 2 cans (13.5 oz each) Full-Fat Coconut Milk
• 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1/4 cup Cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 4 large Egg Yolks
• 1 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 teaspoon Coconut Extract
• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine almond flour and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

2. 2

   Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough just comes together. Press the dough into a 9-inch pie plate. Prick the bottom with a fork.

3. 3

   Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool completely.

4. 4

   In a saucepan, whisk together coconut milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.

5. 5

   Reduce heat to low and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.

6. 6

   In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks. Gradually whisk a small amount of the hot coconut mixture into the egg yolks to temper them. Then, pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

7. 7

   Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and coconut extract. Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust.

8. 8

   Cover the pie with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the filling to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.

9. 9

   While the pie is chilling, toast the shredded coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until golden brown. Let cool completely.

10. 10

    Just before serving, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the pie and sprinkle with toasted coconut.

Recipe Variations

• →Try adding different herbs for variety.
• →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.