Coconut Custard Pie

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Coconut Custard Pie

(Semi-Adapted from The Neelys via Food Network Online)

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Inactive Prep Time: 2 hours – Overnight

Cook Time: 20 minutes

For Crust you will need:

10 sheets of graham crackers

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

¼ cup sweetened shredded coconut

For Custard you will need:

2 cups half-and-half

2 egg yolks

½ cup white sugar

½ cup cornstarch

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoon unsalted butter

For Topping you will need:

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1/3 cup confectioner’s sugar

1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking pan with parchment paper.

In food processor, combine all ingredients for crust. Pulse several times until graham crackers are fine mixture has formed. Press to bottom of baking pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let crust cool completely.

In a round-bottomed saucepan combine half-and-half, egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and the cornstarch has dissolved. Place on medium heat and stir continuously until mixture thickens like pudding. Set aside, and add vanilla extract and butter. Pour over crust. Gently place a sheet of plastic wrap down on top of the custard. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Spread coconut shreds on a baking sheet and toast in oven for 5 minutes.

In a small bowl, beat cream and confectioner’s sugar until it becomes whipped cream. Top pie with cream and toasted coconut. Serve and enjoy!

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Tammy♥