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Cherry Coconut Cream Pie

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword pie
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 10
Author Christine Ma

Ingredients

Graham cracker crust

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (180 grams)
  • 6 tablespoons melted butter (85 grams)
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar (36 grams)

Coconut cream filling

  • 14 ounces canned coconut cream
  • 1 ½ cups milk (375 ml)
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
  • ¼ cup cornstarch (36 grams)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes (75 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (28 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Remaining ingredients

  • 2 cups pitted and halved cherries (300 grams)
  • 3 tablespoons honey (63 grams)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar (33 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream (250 ml)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 10-inch pie pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and brown sugar, mixing until well combined. Pour crumb mixture into prepared pie pan and press into the bottom of the pan and up the sides to create a crust. Bake graham cracker crust for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Meanwhile, make coconut cream filling. Combine egg yolks with sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Add coconut cream and milk in a medium saucepot. Bring to a simmer over low heat. Once warm, slowly pour milk into egg yolk mixture, stirring constantly. Pour cream filling back into the pot and heat over medium-low heat. Continue to simmer, stirring constantly, until custard is thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in coconut flakes, butter, and vanilla, stirring until butter is melted. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Pour coconut custard into graham cracker crust into an even layer. Place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the custard and let cool in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight.
  • Combine halved cherries with honey and lemon juice in a large bowl. Let sit for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Slowly add heavy cream and continue to whip the mixture until stiff peaks form. Top coconut cream pie with whipped cream cheese. Spoon cherries on top, discarding any liquid. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

You can bake the graham cracker crust the day before.
Use fresh cherries for best results.