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    Easy Coconut Cream Pie

    Published: Nov 22, 2022 by Modern Honey · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

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    Easy Homemade Coconut Cream Pie made with pudding mix, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, whipped cream, and sweetened shredded coconut all in a buttery pie crust and topped with sweet whipped cream. This is the best coconut cream pie recipe!

    Easy Homemade Coconut Cream Pie made with pudding mix, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, whipped cream, and sweetened shredded coconut all in a buttery pie crust and topped with sweet whipped cream. This is the best coconut cream pie recipe!

    Coconut Cream Pie was my absolute favorite pie on Thanksgiving.

    My Grandma Faye knew how much I loved everything coconut and would make her homemade coconut cream pie for me every year! 

    She made it with a shortcut, vanilla or coconut cream pudding mix, and folded in handcrafted freshly whipped cream. It was so heavenly.

    Easy Homemade Coconut Cream Pie made with pudding mix, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, whipped cream, and sweetened shredded coconut all in a buttery pie crust and topped with sweet whipped cream. This is the best coconut cream pie recipe!

    I wanted to recreate her coconut cream pie recipe and experimented with different methods and ingredients. This coconut cream pie filling recipe was the winner, hands down!

    This coconut cream pie recipe is so easy! It all starts off with a pudding mix. You can use vanilla or coconut cream pie pudding mix. If you use vanilla pudding mix, you can just add coconut extract for some coconut flavor.

    Easy Homemade Coconut Cream Pie made with pudding mix, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, whipped cream, and sweetened shredded coconut all in a buttery pie crust and topped with sweet whipped cream. This is the best coconut cream pie recipe!

    Coconut Cream Pie Ingredients:

    All-Butter Pie Crust:

    • Butter
    • Flour
    • Buttermilk (or water + vinegar)
    • Salt

    Coconut Cream Pie Filling:

    • Dry Pudding Mix (Vanilla or Coconut Cream)
    • Sweetened Condensed Milk
    • Whole Milk (or Half-n-Half)
    • Sweetened Coconut Flakes
    • Coconut Extract
    • Heavy Cream, whipped

    Coconut Pie Garnish:

    • Heavy Cream (cold)
    • Powdered Sugar
    • Toasted Coconut Flakes (can be sweetened or unsweetened)

    Easy Homemade Coconut Cream Pie made with pudding mix, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, whipped cream, and sweetened shredded coconut all in a buttery pie crust and topped with sweet whipped cream. This is the best coconut cream pie recipe!

    What type of pudding mix should I use in pie filling?

    This coconut cream pie is made with a boxed pudding mix. You can use any type of dry pudding mix where you add milk to the mix to make pudding.

    I use Jell-O brand pudding and use vanilla pudding mix or coconut cream pudding mix.

    Easy Homemade Coconut Cream Pie made with pudding mix, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, whipped cream, and sweetened shredded coconut all in a buttery pie crust and topped with sweet whipped cream. This is the best coconut cream pie recipe!

    How to make Easy Coconut Cream Pie:

    1. Start by making a homemade pie crust. My homemade pie crust calls for only 4 ingredients -- butter, flour, salt, and buttermilk. Press into a pie plate and blind bake until golden. I share more about blind baking HERE. Once it is baked, set aside to cool.
    2. Make the filling by whisking together pudding mix, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk. If you want extra coconut flavor, I suggest adding some coconut extract. Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill and set up. Before filling the pie, fold in sweetened flaked coconut.
    3. Whip ½ of heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the coconut pie filling with the coconut. Pour into baked and cooled pie crust. Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill for 2 hours. 
    4. Whip the remaining 1 ½ cups of heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Pipe all over the coconut cream pie filling or use a spatula to spread all over the top.
    5. To toast coconut flakes, bake at 350 degrees for 5-7 minutes or until a light golden color. Sprinkle toasted coconut all over the pie.
    6. Let the pie chill until ready to serve.

    Easy Homemade Coconut Cream Pie made with pudding mix, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, whipped cream, and sweetened shredded coconut all in a buttery pie crust and topped with sweet whipped cream. This is the best coconut cream pie recipe!

    Storage:

    You can prepare the coconut cream pie filling several days ahead of time and keep covered in the refrigerator. I like to add the fresh whipped cream the day of so it is fresh.

    To store leftover pie, keep it covered in the refrigerator.

    Easy Homemade Coconut Cream Pie made with pudding mix, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, whipped cream, and sweetened shredded coconut all in a buttery pie crust and topped with sweet whipped cream. This is the best coconut cream pie recipe!

    Baking Tools:

    To pipe the heavy cream, I like to use this easy to use Wilton Decorator. 

    My favorite tool in my kitchen is my Kitchenaid Mixer and it makes the perfect whipped cream every time!

    Easy Homemade Coconut Cream Pie made with pudding mix, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, whipped cream, and sweetened shredded coconut all in a buttery pie crust and topped with sweet whipped cream. This is the best coconut cream pie recipe!

    If you want to make everything from scratch, you can find my Dahlia Bakery Coconut Cream Pie Recipe.

    If you love cream pies, check out my Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe, my decadent Chocolate French Silk Pie, and my creamy Banana Cream Pie Recipe.

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    Easy Homemade Coconut Cream Pie made with pudding mix, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, whipped cream, and sweetened shredded coconut all in a buttery pie crust and topped with sweet whipped cream. This is the best coconut cream pie recipe!

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    Easy Homemade Coconut Cream Pie made with pudding mix, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, whipped cream, and sweetened shredded coconut all in a buttery pie crust and topped with sweet whipped cream. This is the best coconut cream pie recipe!

    Easy Coconut Cream Pie

    Modern Honey® - www.modernhoney.com
    Easy Homemade Coconut Cream Pie made with pudding mix, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, whipped cream, and sweetened shredded coconut all in a buttery pie crust and topped with sweet whipped cream.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 25 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    2 hrs
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8

    Ingredients
      

    All-Butter Pie Crust:

    • ½ cup Cold Butter (cut into cubes)
    • 1 ¼ cups Flour
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ½ cup Buttermilk (or water plus ½ teaspoon vinegar)

    Coconut Cream Pie Filling:

    • (2) 3.4 ounce pkgs. Instant Vanilla or Coconut Dry Pudding Mix * (6.8 ounces total)
    • (1) 14-ounce can Sweetened Condensed Milk
    • 2 cups Whole Milk
    • 1 teaspoon Coconut Extract (optional)
    • 1 cup Sweetened Flaked Coconut
    • ½ cup Heavy Cream (whipped and folded in)

    Topping:

    • 1 ½ cups Heavy Cream
    • ⅓ to ½ cup Powdered Sugar
    • Toasted Coconut Flakes (optional)

    Instructions
     

    Pie Crust:

    • In a food processor, pulse together butter, flour, salt, and buttermilk until mixture forms a ball. Roll into circle and press into 9-inch pie plate, fluting the edges. Find more details here -- https://www.modernhoney.com/butter-flaky-pie-crust/
    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. To blind bake the crust, you need to place a piece of parchment paper on top of the crust. Fill it with Pie Weights, Rice, or Beans to keep crust in place. Press against the sides of the crust. This helps to keep the crust from sinking while baking. Set aside to cool.
    • Bake at 400 degrees for 10-13 minutes. Remove parchment paper and pie weights and return to oven and cook for an additional 7-9 minutes (for a total of 17-22 minutes cooking time).

    Coconut Cream Filling:

    • In a bowl, combine instant pudding mix, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, and coconut extract. Whisk together until completely smooth. Cover and place in the refrigerator.
    • Once the pie crust has completely cooled, you can assemble the pie.
    • Whip ½ cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the coconut cream pie filling, along with the flaked coconut. Spread into the pie crust and cover and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
    • When ready to serve, whip the remaining 1 ½ cups of heavy cream with the powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Pipe or spread on top of the filling. Sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes.
    • Chill until ready to serve.

    Notes

    What type of pudding mix should I use in pie filling?
    This coconut cream pie is made with a boxed pudding mix. You can use any type of dry pudding mix where you add milk to the mix to make pudding.
    I use Jell-O brand instant pudding and use vanilla pudding mix or coconut cream pudding mix.
    DO NOT use the cook and serve pudding mix.
    Keyword coconut cream pie, easy coconut cream pie, homemade coconut cream pie
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Easy Homemade Coconut Cream Pie made with pudding mix, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, whipped cream, and sweetened shredded coconut all in a buttery pie crust and topped with sweet whipped cream. This is the best coconut cream pie recipe!

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    Comments

    1. Nicole Hudson

      November 30, 2022 at 8:18 pm

      Made this for thanksgiving, and I'm OBSESSED!!! I'm always on pie duty for the holidays, and I have tried several coconut cream pie recipes over the years, but I have come to FULLY trust Modern Honey's judgement, so thought I'd give this one a try, and once again, THIS is the best!! AND SO EASY. THANK YOU for another wonderful recipe to add to our family favorites!!!

      Reply
      • Nicole Hudson

        November 30, 2022 at 8:25 pm

        One more thing... I usually make pies from scratch, but was in a time crunch this year, so needed something less time consuming, and was pleasantly surprised that the pie filling is so rich, and actually tastes like it's from scratch, probably due to the sweetened condensed milk!! I'm also excited to try your other coconut cream pie recipe when I have more time. 🙂 Thank you, thank you!!!

        Reply
      • Modern Honey

        November 30, 2022 at 10:04 pm

        You are so awesome, Nicole!! Thank you so much for trusting me with a Thanksgiving pie recipe. I am so happy your family loved it. I appreciate it so much!

        Reply
    2. Sue

      November 23, 2022 at 7:11 pm

      Why make coconut cream pie with boxed pudding mix when making from scratch is so easy and so much more delicious?

      Reply
      • Modern Honey

        November 23, 2022 at 8:21 pm

        Hi Sue! I have two recipes for coconut cream pie recipes on Modern Honey and one recipe shows how to make the filling from scratch -- https://www.modernhoney.com/coconut-cream-pie/ You are welcome to try that one!

        Reply
    3. Donna

      November 22, 2022 at 6:23 pm

      5 stars
      Melissa, I can taste this Pie clear over here in Fresno California. I love coconut cream pie so much. I have already made 4 of your pies already. I'm going to Lowe's tomorrow and
      buy me a small fridge for my bedroom so I can put this pie in it and not share it with anyone. Thank you for this recipe. I'm making it tomorrow first thing..
      Happy Thanksgiving Melissa to you and your Family......

      Reply
      • Modern Honey

        November 22, 2022 at 6:27 pm

        Oh you are the best, Donna! Thank you so much! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family.

        Reply

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