"This extreme version of coconut cream pie made the grade at a state fair pie competition! Brought to you by Pillsbury. Wait, there's more! Read the blog post about this recipe...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on box
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1 can (13 1/2 oz) coconut milk, shaken well
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1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sweetened shredded or flaked coconut, toasted
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1 cup whole milk
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1/2 vanilla bean, split (or 1 teaspoon vanilla)
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2/3 cup sugar
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1/4 tsp. salt
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5 large egg yolks
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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1/2 tsp. coconut extract
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2 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
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1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, well chilled
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1 1/2 Tbsp sugar
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2 tsp dark rum (or 1 teaspoon vanilla)
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1/4 cup sweetened shredded or flaked coconut, toasted