Coconut cream pie

Stuck on dessert ideas? Introduce this creamy, fresh coconut cream pie into your baking roster.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup of sugar, extra ⅓ cup of sugar
• 1 pie crust 
• 2 cups of light cream
• 4 egg yolks
• ¼ cup of corn starch
• 3 tablespoons of butter
• 1 cup of sweetened, shredded coconut
• 2 ½ teaspoons of vanilla extract
• 2 cups of whipping cream
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Method:

1. Place piecrust in pie dish and bake according to instructions.
2. In a saucepan, mix half cup of sugar and cornstarch.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk cream and yolk together. Add to sugar mixture.
4. Bring mixture to a boil on medium heat, stirring constantly.
5. Allow to boil for one minute and remove from heat.
6. Add butter, coconut, and one teaspoon of vanilla extract and stir.
7. Cover mixture with plastic wrap placed directly on top and let sit for half an hour.
8. Pour into crust, cover and chill for an additional half hour.
9. Using an electric mixer, beat whipping cream at high speed. Add the remaining vanilla and sugar and beat, forming soft peaks.
10. Spread or pipe over the pie.
11. Garnish with toasted coconut shreds.

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