Description
Creamy coconut cream pie cups deliver a tropical paradise of sweet indulgence. Rich custard nestled in buttery graham cracker shells offers cool comfort with each spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Pie Crust:
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Coconut Filling:
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 tsp salt
Topping:
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Pulverize graham crackers into fine crumbs, ensuring a uniform texture for the pie crust foundation.
- Combine melted butter and sugar with graham cracker crumbs, mixing until the mixture resembles moist sand-like consistency.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into individual serving cups, creating an even layer across the bottom and slightly up the sides.
- Refrigerate the prepared crust for 15 minutes to solidify and set.
- Whisk egg yolks with sugar in a medium saucepan until pale and creamy.
- Gradually incorporate cornstarch and salt into the egg mixture, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
- Pour coconut milk and heavy cream into the saucepan, whisking constantly over medium heat until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and fold in vanilla extract and shredded coconut, creating a rich, fragrant filling.
- Allow the coconut filling to cool slightly, then pour evenly into the prepared crust cups.
- Chill the filled cups in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours until the filling is completely set and firm.
- Before serving, top each cup with a generous dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes.
- Dust lightly with powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Crush graham crackers with a food processor or rolling pin to achieve ultra-fine, consistent crumbs for a smoother crust texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help custard filling blend seamlessly and prevent unwanted lumps from forming.
- Toast coconut flakes in a dry skillet beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the dessert topping.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham crackers with gluten-free cookie crumbs or ground almonds to maintain the same delectable crust structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg