Prep Time: 10 minutes Chilling Time: Approximately 4 hours Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes Yield: 1 pie (9 inches) Category: Dessert Method: Chilling Cuisine: American
This Killer Creamy Coconut Pie is an absolute delight for coconut lovers. It’s quick to prepare and offers a heavenly combination of creamy coconut filling and a graham cracker crust. Topped with toasted coconut for extra flavor and texture, this pie is a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
- 1 1/2 boxes of instant vanilla pie filling (5.1 oz boxes, approximately 7.5 oz total)
- 1 tub of frozen whipped topping (8 ounces), thawed
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring/extract
- 2 3/4 cups cold milk
- Additional shredded coconut, toasted (for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Filling:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pie filling, whole milk, and vanilla flavoring/extract for about 2 minutes or until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
2. Fold in Whipped Topping and Coconut:
- Gently fold in the thawed frozen whipped topping and 1/2 cup of sweetened shredded coconut into the vanilla pie filling mixture until they are fully incorporated.
3. Assemble the Pie:
- Pour the creamy coconut pie filling into the prepared graham cracker crust, spreading it out evenly.
4. Garnish with Toasted Coconut:
- Sprinkle additional shredded coconut on top of the pie to garnish it.
- If desired, toast the coconut beforehand by placing it in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes until it turns lightly golden. Allow it to cool before using as a topping.
5. Chill Before Serving:
- Place the assembled pie in the refrigerator to chill for approximately 4 hours or until it sets and becomes firm.
6. Serve and Enjoy:
- Once the Killer Creamy Coconut Pie has fully chilled, slice and serve it to delight your taste buds with its creamy coconut goodness.
This delightful coconut pie is a simple yet satisfying dessert that’s sure to please your family and guests. Enjoy its creamy texture and tropical flavor.