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Cream of Coconut Pecan Pie

October 30, 2020 by thedomesticrebel | 15 Comments

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A slice of cream of coconut pecan pie on a white plate with a fork

Cream of Coconut Pecan Pie is a delicious, tropical take on a classic Thanksgiving staple! The addition of coconut flavors is SO amazing, you may never go back to traditional pecan pie!

Well, Unofficial Pie Week has officially ended after this recipe. But have no fear – there are still plenty of pie recipes I’ll be posting throughout the rest of the season, in plenty of time for Thanksgiving.

…which hi, is in like a matter of weeks. How??

Still unclear at which point we entered a time warp and are now basically in November. But at the same time, I’m glad? Who wants to live in this year any longer than necessary? Speed up to the finish line PLEASE.

Anyway, I wish I could say this pie was inspired by a tropical vacation I’ve taken had it not been for the state of the world currently, but let’s be real – it’s not. It’s inspired by me being inspired by somewhere tropical had I had money to visit a tropical location and had we not been in a pandemic. I wish I could just jump on a plane and head to Puerto Rico or Turks & Caicos and eat yummy coconutty pies on the beach, but alas, I am poor and well, yeah, that says enough.

I don’t know why I didn’t think to put coconut flavors with pecan pie sooner! We all know coconut and pecans go merrily in a coconut pecan frosting for German chocolate cake, so why not pie?! This mashup is seriously tasty; I know you’re going to love it!

Traditionally, pecan pie filling has corn syrup in it, but this version uses cream of coconut. Now, take note because cream of coconut and coconut milk are not the same thing. CREAM of coconut is often found on the alcohol/mixer aisle as it is a staple for pina coladas. It is thick – almost a glue consistency – whereas coconut milk is runny. These two are not interchangeable, so make sure you grabbed the right one!

Slice of coconut pecan pie with fork on a white plateWe also add some coconut extract and shredded sweetened coconut to the filling to really drive home that coconutty flavor. The result is a sweet and nutty pie that is sure to send you straight to a tropical beach without leaving your house.

Cream of Coconut Pecan Pie! Welcome to paradise!

Closeup slice of coconut pecan pie on white plate with silver fork

slice of cream of coconut pecan pie on white plate
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5 from 3 votes

Cream of Coconut Pecan Pie

This Cream of Coconut Pecan Pie is fantastic! Nutty, buttery, and bursting with amazing coconut flavor in the filling and from the toasted coconut sprinkled on top. Such a fun and tropical twist on a classic!
Prep Time2 hrs
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time2 hrs 40 mins
Course: Dessert, Pie
Cuisine: American, Dessert
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • One 9" frozen deep dish pie crust
  • 6 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1¼ cups cream of coconut
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1/2 tsp coconut extract
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut divided
  • 1½ cups chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° degrees F. Place the frozen pie crust on a rimmed baking sheet - this helps in case the pie filling were to spill over. Set aside.
  • For the filling: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, swirling the pan occasionally, until brown flecks appear on the bottom and butter smells nutty. Watch very carefully and closely as this happens FAST and once it has burned, it's no good. Once browned, remove from heat immediately and whisk in the cream of coconut, brown sugar, flour, and salt. Let stand for about 5-10 minutes to cool slightly.
  • To the slightly cooled butter mixture, whisk in the lightly beaten eggs and coconut extract until combined. Add in the chopped pecans and 1/2 cup of the coconut. Pour into the prepared pie crust.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the center appears set and somewhat dull looking. Check the pie halfway through the baking time and cover loosely with foil if it is browning too quickly. Remove from heat and cool completely, then refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
  • For serving: Toast the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded coconut in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until lightly browned and toasty. Cut pie into slices and top with fresh sweetened whipped cream and toasted coconut shreds.

Notes

Make sure you use cream of coconut, which is thicker and richer, than coconut milk, which is far too runny. The two are not interchangeable! Cream of coconut can sometimes be found on the Asian food aisle, but I most commonly find it on the alcohol aisle near the mixers. 

Closeup slice of coconut pecan pie with a bite missing and a silver forkButtery, nutty, coconutty and sweet, this tropical take on a classic pecan pie is sure to win your family over!

Cream of Coconut Pecan Pie photo collage

Have a super sweet day!

xo, Hayley

 

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  1. Heidi says

    October 30, 2020 at 12:40 pm

    Should this stay refrigerated to serve or just firm up

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      October 30, 2020 at 7:35 pm

      Hi Heidi, I recommend refrigerating it after it cools after baking so it can firm up, but then it can be at room temperature.

      Reply
  2. Mk says

    November 11, 2020 at 1:39 pm

    If I make this the day before, when should I remove it from the fridge and add cream/coconut before serving?

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      November 11, 2020 at 3:25 pm

      Hi MK, I would top with the whipped cream and coconut just before serving.

      Reply
  3. Alexis says

    November 15, 2020 at 2:58 pm

    5 stars
    Just made this for my parents and it was fabulous! Everyone loved it 🙂

    Reply
  4. Kennan says

    November 24, 2020 at 5:20 pm

    I am not a big fan of coconut so I’m not familiar with coconut products. I have a few recipes that I like that include coconut. Can you please give a description,, or show me a photo of cream of coconut. This recipe looks fantastic and I would like to try it.

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      November 24, 2020 at 6:49 pm

      Hi Kennan, cream of coconut is different than coconut milk – it is much thicker and often found in the alcoholic beverage mixer aisle. You could probably google what cream of coconut packaging looks like!

      Reply
      • Kennan says

        November 24, 2020 at 7:35 pm

        Thank you.

        Reply
  5. Jenny says

    November 27, 2020 at 2:56 pm

    5 stars
    I was kind of intimidated by this recipe but it was super easy and delicious!

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      November 27, 2020 at 3:42 pm

      Jenny, so happy you loved it!

      Reply
  6. Mary T Dombrovski says

    April 17, 2021 at 9:35 am

    Want to try this but what to use the correct coconut ingredient. I know coconut milk and coconut cream are different and the cream one is thicker with no coconut water in it. That said, the cream of coconut I find at the store is Coco Lopez brand in the Mexican food aisle and it has added ingredients like sugar etc. Not sure which I should use, the coconut cream or cream of coconut? Actually the cream of coconut almost seems like it would work well for pecan pie. Hope this isn’t all confusing although with the different versions it truly is!

    Mary

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      April 25, 2021 at 6:36 pm

      Hi Mary, apologies for the delay in getting back to you! Yes, you will want to use the cream of coconut, like by the brand Coco Lopez!

      Reply
  7. Rio says

    November 22, 2021 at 2:38 pm

    5 stars
    I make it for any family gathering now, its the f***ing best. The coconut compliments the pecans perfectly, ugh. Making it again for thanksgiving this year and thought I should probably actually leave a review this time.

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  8. Coleen says

    November 12, 2022 at 8:44 am

    Could you add chocolate chips to this?

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      November 16, 2022 at 7:23 pm

      Hi Coleen, yes you can! I would add mini chocolate chips since there is a lot happening in the filling already.

      Reply

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