Coconut Cream Pie

Step 1

In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, sugar and salt.

Step 2

Cut in butter with a pastry cutter or fork until you see pea-sized chunks of butter remaining.

Step 3

Gradually add in cold water, stirring each time until you can press it together.

Step 4

Form it into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or freeze for 30 minutes until chilled.

Step 5

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Step 6

Roll out to fit a 9" pie plate.

Step 7

Press into the pie plate and up the sides. Try to get as high up the sides as you can as the pie crust may shrink when it bakes. Trim the edges and crimp or leave as desired. Poke the bottom and the sides with a fork all over to help prevent puffing (or use pie weights if you have them).

Step 8

Bake for 10-15 minutes until light golden brown. Set aside to cool while you make the filling.

Step 9

Combine coconut milk, sugar, eggs, and corn starch in a large saucepan. Whisk thoroughly until combined.

Step 10

Cook over medium heat, whisking frequently, until very thick. This can take up to 10 or 15 minutes -- be patient! You don't want to increase the heat too much and risk a lumpy filling.

Step 11

Pour into cooled pie crust and press a piece of parchment paper on to the top. Refrigerate until well chilled, or overnight.

Step 12

Garnish with whipped cream and toasted coconut as desired and serve.