Basic Cream Pie Filling
A creamy, sweet vanilla custard filling enriched with coconut, perfect for pie lovers seeking a rich dessert with tropical hints and versatile enough for various occasions.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Scald the milk and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine sugar, flour, and salt.
- Gradually add the scalded milk to the dry ingredients, stirring constantly.
- Add the beaten egg yolks to the mixture and cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
- Fold in 1/2 cup coconut into the filling.
- Pour the filling into a prepared pie crust.
- Sprinkle a little coconut on top of the meringue before baking.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
682
kcal
34% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).