Description
This Honey Sweetened Coconut Cream Pie is a healthier twist on a classic dessert, made without refined sugar and featuring a rich coconut flavor in a creamy custard filling topped with whipped cream.
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pre-baked pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon honey (for whipped cream)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
- Toasted coconut flakes for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together cornstarch and salt. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks. Slowly add about 1 cup of the milk mixture into the yolks while whisking, then return yolk mixture to the saucepan.
- Add honey to the pan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in butter, vanilla extract, and shredded coconut.
- Pour the custard into the pre-baked pie crust and smooth the top. Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
- For the whipped cream, beat heavy whipping cream, honey, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Top the chilled pie with whipped cream and garnish with toasted coconut if desired. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use full-fat milk for best texture and flavor.
- Chill the pie thoroughly before serving to help it set properly.
- To toast coconut, place shredded coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat and stir constantly until golden.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
