Are you a fan of coconut cream pie? -or iCarly’s fan 😉?
With this no-bake recipe, you’ll have a nice alternative for family gatherings during this season when the oven is packed with action every day.
Additionally, coconut cream pie is a great idea to try a different flavor for those tired of more traditional Fall desserts.
My experience with coconut cream pie
The first time I tried this recipe, I enjoyed an extraordinary road trip with my family, and it’s so easy to make that I made it while on an RV. Unlike most of my recipes, this relies heavily on convenient ready bits, like the pie crust and the toasted shredded coconut.
This coconut cream pie is sweet, thick, and smooth. You’ll find that it’s less firm than other pies, but it’s meant to be that way. It’s a type of custard, so it’s crumblier and softer.
A good tip to bear in mind is to warm the egg-yolks mixture slowly, transferring a couple of cups of coconut mix slowly. In this way, you’ll cook the egg yolks slowly and get a creamy, thick consistency. Taking this step with care is crucial to get the best of this recipe!
If you’re a fan of iCarly, or you know someone who likes her show, you might remember that this pie was a favorite among the characters. Arguably, this recipe saved Mr. Galini’s Pie shop!
Now, no more iCarly fans material today. Find all the ingredients and a step-by-step guide in the recipe card below.
iCarly coconut cream pie | No-bake recipe | Galini’s secret recipe
Ingredients
Coconut caramel
- ⅓ cup of sugar
- ¼ cup of liquid whipping cream (heavy cream)
- ¼ cup of toasted shredded coconut
Pie
- 1 cup of toasted shredded coconut
- 1½ cups of coconut milk (the kind that comes in a can, not the kind you drink from a tetra pack)
- 1½ cups of cream or whipping cream or half and half
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsps of coconut oil
- ½ cup of sugar
- 3 tbsps of cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 large egg
- 1 ready pie crust
- Whipped cream to taste
Instructions
- Start with a creamy coconut caramel to make the pie's base. Don't put the sugar all at once on a pan:* Put a thin layer on medium fire and let it melt.* Keep adding a layer after another until you melt the sugar for your caramel without stirring, and let it brown a bit until it looks like honey.* You can stir it a bit so it doesn't stick to the pan.
- Immediately turn it off, and add the cream. If you feel the caramel is getting hard, you can turn the stove on low heat again to mix the cream and the caramel thoroughly until it thickens.
- When you get a homogeneous and creamy coconut caramel, add the toasted shredded coconut and mix it all. Let this creamy, chunky caramel cool a bit. Then, pour it and spread it on the pie crust bottom. Try to cover the crust bottom entirely and let it cool while you make the filling.
- In a pot, add half and half with coconut milk and vanilla extract. Heat on medium fire and stir smoothly.
- In a separate bowl, add the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Beat with a hand mixer until it thickens.
- Now, add a cup of coconut mix from the pot to the bowl to warm the egg-based blend slowly. Taking this step will prevent ruining consistency. Repeat until the content in the bowls gets almost as warm as the coconut mix in the pot.
- Then, put it all together and cook on low heat, stirring continuously for a few minutes. While mixing, add coconut oil. You'll notice that it thickens and has some lump, which means that you need to turn off the fire.
- Transfer to a bowl using a strainer to get a smooth and thick mixture without any lumps.
- Let it cool a bit before pouring it into the pie crust. Fill the whole pie and cover it tightly with plastic wrap. Then, stick it into the fridge for 3 hours or until it's solid.
- Now, take the pie out of the fridge and top it with whipped cream and decorate it with toasted shredded coconut.
- And you can share and enjoy your coconut pie!
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Notes
If you liked this coconut cream pie recipe, you might like some of my other recipes too. Short of ideas? Check my other no-bake desserts recipes!
Remember, if you try this recipe and want to share your pictures, tag me @lacooquette on Instagram. I’d love to share your photos on my IG stories.
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