Coconut Praline Pie
May 16, 2007 by Marye Audet
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UPDATED! HERE is the picture..and we had a great time taking care of the *example pie*!
I looked through my files..thought I had a picture of this and didn’t…aww…gee, I suppose that means that I am going to have to actually force myself to make it so I can get a picture in the next few days..I know, it’s tough, but someone has to do it, right?
This is an absolutely delightful blend of flavors. A layer of buttery rich praline coats the flakey crust and then a thick layer of coconut cream, all snugly covered with a thick whipped cream.
Coconut praline pie is a perfect finish to a typically southern meal, or will be a nice ending to anything spicy/tropical/exotic. be sure and use the canned, evaporated milk. You will rarely hear me say that, I much prefer cream, half and half or raw goat milk, however the texture of the custard is dependant on the canned milk. Go figure!
1 baked 9″ pie crust
Praline layer:
1/2 c dark brown sugar
1/2 c (1 stick) unsalted butter
melt together, stirring constantly, until sugar loses it’s graininess. Quickly pour into the bottom of the prepared crust, spreading to cover. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 c chopped pecans. Set aside.
Coconut Layer:
1c sugar
3 tbs flour
2 egg yolks
2 14 oz cans evaporated milk
pinch salt
Whisk together until well mixed and add:
1 c coconut
Microwave for 9 minutes or so, stirring about every minute, until mixture coats a spoon. You can also use a double boiler.
Let cool for a bit and stir in 2 tsp mexican vanilla (if it is available to you or regular vanilla if not) and 2 TBS butter. Pour over cooled praline layer and chill with a layer of greased plastic wrap over the surface.
Just before serving whip a pint of cream with sugar to your taste and place a thick layer over top of the pie. Sprinkle with toasted coconut. Serves 8
I like to plate this on a dessert plate drizzled with some of the praline syrup. and then dusted with confectioner’s sugar. It just seems to jazz it up a little and make things looks special.
Picture coming soon..I promise!
Oh wow, this sounds divine!! It doesn’t seem overly complicated for me either. I would LOVE to see a pic of the finished product. Thanks.
Sounds heavenly!! Now to find an “event” for which I need to bake…maybe my son’s graduation open house! My family doesn’t do coconut, but they can eat something else that day.
Cool dessert. Wonder what happens if you use coconut oil instead of the butter in the step with the vanilla?
Marye,
This sounds heavenly! Being from Texas, I love pecans! I will definitely be giving this a try!
This sounds very YUMMY!
This looks wonderful! I have to try it, and can’t wait to see the picture.
This sounds wonderful! I can’t wait to try it. Better yet, I can’t wait to EAT it. I’d love to see the picture.
Wow, that combination sounds delicious!! We are always looking for new recipes. Thanks.
Thanks for the recipe. I can’t wait to try this! Coconut is a favorite at our house.
Very delicious sounding! I will have to try it!
The praline part sounds so simple! I thought from the name of the pie it would be complicated. Looking forward to the picture.
Sounds like a wonderful combination of flavors! ::::wiping drool off the keyboard::::
This sounds really yummy! I’ll have to pass it on!
This sounds delicious!! We will try this soon, and I am bookmarking this site.
I can’t wait to see the picture.
Marla
would you come over and make it for me…sounds great!
Sounds good to me!