Easy Coconut Cream Pie
This deliciously Easy Coconut Cream Pie combines a crispy pie crust with a creamy luxurious coconut custard filling. Made using a few simple ingredients this recipe is a must for anyone who loves coconut!
I find that coconut is one of those ingredients that really divides opinion. People either LOVE IT or HATE IT. My family LOVE it, and this simple coconut cream pie recipe is one they all enjoy and a real go-to recipe in my house.
Rich and creamy coconut cream fills this simple pie. You can either use your own preferred Homemade Pie Crust Recipe or if short of time use a pre-made store bought pie crust of your choice.
I love to get my kids helping out in the kitchen and as the filling is a case of mixing together a few store cupboard ingredients, my kids can help with the preparation. Recipes like this are ideal for helping kids become confident in the kitchen!
I’m a huge fan of easy recipes with simple ingredients and my classic coconut cream pie is fool-proof. Simple ingredients. Simple process. Delicious Coconut Cream Pie!
How to make my Easy Coconut Cream Pie Recipe:
- Start by placing the butter, sugar, eggs and salt into a large mixing bowl.
- Beat the ingredients together until they reach a nice lemony color.
- Add in the flour and blend well.
- Pour in the milk and beat well.
- Fold in 1 cup of coconut into the pie filling.
- Pour the filling into the unbaked pie shell.
- Level the filling into the pie crust.
- Sprinkle remaining ½ coconut over the top of the pie.
- Bake for one hour, then remove from the oven.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- This recipe serves 8.
How to keep Coconut Cream Pie from becoming watery?
The combination of the flour and eggs are what thickens the pie filling and stops it from becoming watery. You can see from the process photographs above that my pie filling has a nice thick consistency. Once baked the filling should set nicely.
Flavor Variations:
- If you love coconut and want to ramp up the flavor, then add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of coconut extract to the pie filling.
- Lime and coconut are a great flavor combination so why not try something a little different. Grate the zest from one or two limes into the pie filling along with the coconut before baking.
- Add some chocolate chips to the coconut custard, for a coconut and chocolate cream pie.
Recipe Tips:
- You can either make your own pastry to fill a 9-inch pastry case, or buy your favorite store bought pie crust.
- Feeding a crowd? No problem! This pie filling can be easily doubled or trebled to make multiple pies.
- Try toasting a little desiccated coconut in a hot skillet, taking care not to burn it. Then sprinkle over the top of the pie once it comes out of the oven. This will give another flavor dimension to the pie.
You can also try this amazing 3 ingredient pie crust if you want to make your own. You will be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to prepare, and it will get raving reviews from those who get to enjoy the pie!
Can Homemade Coconut Cream Pie be made ahead?
My easy coconut cream pie is a great make ahead dish, ideal for when you have family and friends coming around for dinner. Make a day ahead, that way you can relax when your friends are round, ready with a dessert to pull out of the refrigerator.
Once the pie has baked and has cooled completely place it in an airtight container, ensuring it is well covered. As the custard like filling contains both eggs and dairy you will need to store the pie in the refrigerator. However, it will stay fresh refrigerated for 2-3 days.
Serving suggestions:
- I like to serve my classic coconut cream pie with just a sprinkle of desiccated coconut over the top.
- You can add a layer of whipped cream to the top of the pie once it has baked. Allow it to cool completely, otherwise the cream will melt, before whipping the cream and spreading or piping it over the top. Note this will make the pie top soften quite a bit.
- I prefer to leave the pie as it is and serve some whipped cream on the side. That way everyone can help themselves and have the pie the way they like it.
- Coconut cream pie with meringue topping is also very popular. Whip up the eggs with a little sugar to form a stiff meringue, then spread or pipe over the top of the baked and cooled pie. Next place the pie under the broiler to brown to the top of the meringue. Again, the coconut cream pie does need to be cool before you pipe on the meringue, otherwise the meringue will melt.
- Serve the pie warm from the oven and swap the whipped cream for a scoop of your favorite ice cream.
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Coconut Cream Pie

Ingredients
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust use your favorite homemade crust or store-bought
- 1 ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup milk
- 1 ½ cup coconut flakes divided
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 457Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 295mgCarbohydrates: 60gFiber: 2gSugar: 44gProtein: 4g
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This looks so good, my family loves coconut pie.
I don’t think I’ve ever tried a coconut cream pie and I know I’ve definitely never tried to make one. This looks so good. I love coconut oil and toasted coconut flavoring, so I’m thinking I would like this. Looks like a good thing to try this time of year!
This is one of my favorite kinds of pies. This looks delicious
This pie looks delicious! I love coconut deserts.
I love coconut! I made a pie similar to this one once. My problem is that I’m the only one at home that loves coconut. Do you think I can freeze this type of pie?
Coconut is one of my favorite flavors so I really enjoy coconut pie and yours looks delicious!
I love coconut and will have to try this. This will be a tasty item to add to the Thanksgiving array of sweet treats. I am going to add this to my recipe booklet.
I love coconut. I usually pair it with chocolate. I have never had coconut cream pie, but the recipe looks fairly easy to make. I would make it with a chocolate pie crust!
Coconut Cream Pie is my absolute favorite!!
I’m a “hate coconut” person, but my husband likes it. I should make him this pie!
I love coconut and have never had a coconut cream pie before. It looks delicious.
I’ve never had coconut cream pie but it looks and sounds delicious
Looks good, but I’m not a fan of coconut. 🙂
This pie is my husband and my daughter’s favorite. They always ask for it on their birthday and other special days.
Delicious! Looks so good!!!
This coconut cream pie looks amazing! I’d love to make this for my family!
This pie looks delicous I love coconut.
This pie looks really good.
My sister would love this pie. Not for me since I don’t like coconut.
We love Coconut Cream Pie here. I will try making this for Thanksgiving for us.
My Grandma always used to make this and boy this recipe brings back memories! I might have to try my hand at it.
this looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing.
Great dessert! Sounds like an easy recipe to make.
Awesome dessert, I like coconut flavours.
I love Coconut Cream Pie but have never made it myself. Sounds like a easy peasy recipe
Coconut cream pie is a family favorite. It is great to have this at holiday time as a nice change from pumpkin or apple
This Coconut Cream Pie Recipe looks and sounds amazing! I can’t wait to try it.
I normally do not like coconut, but this pie actually looks tasty!!
this seems like a delicious holiday dish!