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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 11 ounces (about 6 cups) sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (preferably 61 percent cacao), finely chopped

Method

  • Make the crust: Preheat oven to 350F.
  • In a food processor, process butter and one-third of coconut until mixture forms a ball, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to a medium bowl.
  • Sprinkle remaining two-thirds coconut over mixture, and combine with your fingers.
  • Place a 9-inch pie plate on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet.
  • Press coconut mixture into bottom and up sides of pan to form crust, leaving top edges loose and fluffy.
  • Place a foil ring (see page 324) over edge to prevent burning.
  • Bake until center begins to brown, 10 to 15 minutes; remove foil, and bake until edges are browned, 4 to 6 minutes more.
  • Transfer crust to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Make the filling: Bring cream just to a boil in a small saucepan; pour over chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl.
  • Let sit 10 minutes, then stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is combined.
  • Pour into coconut crust.
  • Refrigerate until filling is set, 1 hour or up to 1 day.