Description
Silky coconut pudding pie celebrates tropical sweetness with a graham cracker crust and creamy filling. Rich coconut flavors and smooth texture invite you to savor each delectable bite of this classic dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup toasted coconut
- ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds
Instructions
- Fire up the oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare a 9-inch pie dish for a delectable coconut chocolate pudding pie.
- Pulverize graham crackers, whole almonds, and shredded coconut in a food processor until achieving a fine, uniform texture.
- Melt unsalted butter and thoroughly combine with the crumb mixture, pressing firmly into the pie dish to create an even, compact crust.
- Bake the crust for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and fragrant, then remove and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, whisk together whole milk, large egg yolks, granulated sugar, cornstarch, pure vanilla extract, and a pinch of kosher salt until smooth.
- Cook the custard base over medium heat, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon to prevent scorching, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of the utensil, approximately 4-6 minutes.
- Divide the warm custard evenly into two separate mixing bowls for creating two distinct layers.
- Incorporate melted dark chocolate into one portion of the custard, creating a rich chocolate layer.
- Fold shredded coconut into the remaining custard, generating a tropical coconut-infused layer.
- Carefully pour the coconut custard over the cooled crust, ensuring an even distribution.
- Gently layer the chocolate custard on top of the coconut custard, creating a marbled effect.
- Cover the pie with plastic wrap, ensuring direct contact with the surface to prevent skin formation.
- Refrigerate for minimum 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow complete setting and flavor melding.
- Before serving, garnish with freshly whipped cream, toasted sliced almonds, and additional shredded coconut for textural contrast.
Notes
- This delightful dessert combines crispy cookie crust with luxurious coconut and chocolate custard layers.
- Prepare the crust ahead of time to ensure a perfectly crisp base that holds the creamy filling beautifully.
- Whisking constantly prevents lumps in the custard, creating a silky smooth texture that melts in your mouth.
- Splitting the custard into two flavors adds a dramatic visual and taste surprise for anyone enjoying this pie.
- Chilling overnight allows flavors to meld and develop a rich, decadent profile that’ll impress your guests.
- Topping with whipped cream, toasted almonds, and coconut adds a crunchy, fresh finish to this indulgent dessert.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg