Ingredients

  • 1 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 3/4 cup whipping cream
  • 1 (9 inch) ready-made vanilla cookie pie crusts

Method

  • In a medium-size saucepan, whisk together coconut milk, sugar, tapioca and eggs.
  • Mix thoroughly and let rest 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toast coconut in a dry skillet over high heat, stirring constantly until golden brown.
  • Pour onto a plate to cool.
  • Cook tapioca mixture over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a full boil.
  • Remove from heat and mix in vanilla and coconut extracts.
  • Set saucepan in a bowl of ice water and stir filling until cold, about 4 minutes.
  • Whip cream in a medium bowl until stiff.
  • Carefully fold filling into whipped cream until mixed.
  • Spoon into pie shell and sprinkle edges with toasted coconut.
  • Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes, then serve.