Teresa's Recipes
Tropical Pineapple and Coconut Cream Pie
Experience the essence of a tropical paradise with our Tropical Pineapple and Coconut Cream Pie. Each bite of this dessert takes you on a gustatory journey to sandy beaches and swaying palm trees. The pie melds the velvety richness of coconut cream with the tangy sweetness of pineapple chunks, all encased in a crispy graham cracker crust. The final touch of toasted coconut flakes and a dollop of whipped cream adds an extra layer of texture and indulgence, making this pie a truly luxurious treat.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Toasted coconut flakes
- 1 cup Whipped cream
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 can (14 oz) Sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1 (9-inch) crust Graham cracker crust
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 8
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 3 hours
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 45g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 30g
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, and cornstarch. Whisk these together until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly as the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract, incorporating it thoroughly into the coconut mixture.
- Pour the creamy coconut filling into your prepared graham cracker crust.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours, or until the filling is set and firm.
- Assemble the topping by first spreading pineapple chunks evenly over the set coconut filling.
- Distribute a layer of whipped cream over the pineapple layer.
- Sprinkle the toasted coconut flakes on top for a delightful crunch.
- Refrigerate the pie for an additional hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy a piece of tropical paradise right at your dining table!
Tips
- For a fresher and tangier topping, consider using fresh pineapple chunks.
- You can enhance the coconut flavor by using a coconut-flavored whipped cream.