Coconut Cream Pie

Name: Coconut Cream Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 pies (6-8 servings each).
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups cold milk; 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract; 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, divided; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed; 2 graham cracker crusts (9 inches each)

I start by preparing dessert first because it needs to chill. This recipe is a favorite since it takes only a few minutes to prepare. It's simple, yet it's so good.—Jerraine Barlow, Colorado City, Arizona

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups cold milk
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, divided
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 graham cracker crusts (9 inches each)

Directions

In a bowl, whisk the milk, extract and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set.
In large bowl, beat cream cheese. Stir in pudding and mix well. Fold in 1/2 cup coconut and whipped topping. Spoon into the crusts. Toast remaining coconut; sprinkle over pies. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 247 calories, 15 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 19 mg cholesterol, 245 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Coconut Cream Pie in Quick Cooking March/April 2002

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mommayor

Aug 27, 2016

Great recipe and very easy. I used a pre-baked pie shell and I whipped cream and added powdered sugar, instead of using cool whip.
kengrants

Dec 23, 2013

This pie is amazing! It's so easy too. I will make this again & again!
arfpsu

Mar 4, 2013

This was the best Coconut Cream Pie that I ever tasted. I was skeptical at first because it did not have a meringue, but it did not need it. I used half-n-half instead of milk, my own crust & coconut cream pudding. Awesome!
shelleyshain

May 28, 2012

After 28 years, my husband said I had finally made the best coconut pie with this recipe. I did change the pudding to coconut pudding and use only one pie shell for this.
karen curnes

Mar 28, 2012

This recipe is so yummy. My husband says he could eat it every day and he does not like coconut as much as I do. I made these pies for a birthday party and they were a big hit.
Fernflower

May 31, 2011

I love this recipe. I am going to make it again soon. I use regular pie crust though.It was such a hit when I made for some friends last week!
Fernflower

May 31, 2011

I love this recipe. I am going to make it again soon. I use regular pie crust though.It was such a hit when I made for some friends last week!