Mini Coconut Cream Pies: Easy Indulgent Treats for Everyone
Delight in these mini coconut cream pies that are perfect for a sweet treat any time of the year.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini pies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 package mini pastry shells
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Remove from heat, add vanilla and coconut, then let cool.
- In a bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Fold cooled coconut mixture into whipped cream.
- Spoon filling into mini pastry shells and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Serve chilled, garnished with additional whipped cream and coconut.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of coconut extract to the filling.
- These pies can be made a day in advance for easier entertaining.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg