Bullocks Wilshire Tea Room Coconut Cream Pie

The Bullocks Wilshire Tea Room Coconut Cream Pie was a popular dessert at the Bullocks Wilshire department store in Los Angeles during the mid-20th century.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 160 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Bullocks Wilshire Tea Room Coconut Cream Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 40 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Pie crust
• 1 cup Sweetened shredded coconut
• 3 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 cup Whole milk
• 1 cup Coconut milk
• 4 unit Egg yolks
• 2 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• 2 tablespoon Toasted coconut flakes

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the sweetened shredded coconut, cornstarch, salt, and granulated sugar.
3. In a saucepan, heat the whole milk and coconut milk over medium heat until hot, but not boiling.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
5. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the unsalted butter and vanilla extract until the butter is melted.
7. Pour the mixture into the pie crust and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (165°C) and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the pie is set.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 hours.
10. Once cooled, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes.
11. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.