Gluten Free Coconut Cream Pie

Total time4 hr 55 min

Prep time30 min

Cook time25 min

This dreamy pie starts with a press-in almond flour crust, toasted with shredded coconut for a nutty, golden base that holds its shape in every slice. The filling is silky, egg-custard-rich coconut cream, thickened low and slow on the stovetop until it coats a spoon, then strained for a perfectly smooth set. A layer of toasted coconut folds right into that filling for texture, while a billowy scoop of whipped coconut cream crowns the top before an extra scatter of toasted coconut finishes it off. Chilled until it slices clean and cool, it's got that classic pie-shop look and feel, all pudding-soft filling and crisp, sandy crust. It's an easy one to keep on hand for a gluten free dessert table, since every component here is built from coconut, almond flour, and eggs rather than anything wheat-based.

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Ingredients

8 servings

For the crust

2 cups almond flour
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¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
2 tbsp maple syrup
¼ tsp fine sea salt

For the filling

2 cans (13.5 oz each) full-fat coconut milk
3 tbsp maple syrup
3 tbsp arrowroot starch
4 pasteurized egg yolks
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted

For the topping

1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk, refrigerated overnight
1 tbsp maple syrup

For serving

2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted (optional)

Instructions

1
Place one can of full-fat coconut milk (for the topping) in the refrigerator the night before, or at least 8 hours ahead, so the cream separates and firms at the top.
2
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the almond flour, 1/4 cup shredded coconut, melted coconut oil, 2 tbsp maple syrup, and sea salt until the mixture holds together when pressed between your fingers.

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