Coconut Mango Cream Pie
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 2 ripe mangos, diced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
Make the Crust
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add butter and use a pastry blender or your fingers to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Make the Filling
- In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream and shredded coconut.
- Add diced mango and lime juice, and stir to combine.
- Pour filling into baked crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until chilled.
Serve
- Top with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes, if desired.
Variations
- To make a tropical twist on the classic cream pie, substitute pineapple or papaya for the mango.
- Add a splash of rum to the filling for an adult-only treat.
Note: This recipe makes one 9-inch pie. Can be doubled or tripled as needed.