Comments on: Coconut Cream Pie

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:40:22 +0000

In reply to Bruce. Thank you for an honest review, Bruce! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :)

By: Bruce

Bruce — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:14:51 +0000

The only reason I don’t like this as much as the banana cream pie is that bananas are my favorite fruit. When I saw that the pastry cream for this is essentially the same as that one, except for the wise addition of coconut milk, I know it would be great. I’m not a fan of crumb crusts, so I used a regular pastry crust for this, and it is definitely the best coconut cream pie I’ve ever had. I have always used untoasted coconut in the filling, then sprinkled a layer of toasted over half the filling, then top with the remaining filling, and another layer of toasted coconut. However, this version with all toasted coconut beats that.

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 03:04:28 +0000

In reply to Linda Ann. Half and half will work here. :)

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:23:11 +0000

In reply to Linda Ann. Thanks for giving our recipe a try, Linda Ann! We're so happy it was such a hit

By: Linda Ann

Linda Ann — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 21:47:42 +0000

Very good as I stated earlier. One question I had was, could I use 2 cups of half and half instead of 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 cup of whole milk. It seems it would be the same. Thanks!!!

By: Linda Ann

Linda Ann — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 04:41:43 +0000

I made this and everyone said it was very good. The instructions were very easy to follow and the video was a nice touch. I plan to add it to my favorite reciepe book. Thanks for a great pie!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:09:51 +0000

In reply to Izzy. Hi Izzy! I'm glad you ultimately enjoyed it! I would try cooking the mixture on the stove top for a few more minutes next time to help it thicken up a little bit. :)

By: Izzy

Izzy — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 02:09:16 +0000

This was delicious but the filing didn’t set well. Any thoughts what I can do to thicken the cream so it’s not so loose?

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:42:01 +0000

In reply to Kailey. Thank you Kailey! You shouldn't have any issues doubling this. :)

By: Kailey

Kailey — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:10:22 +0000

Hi Sam! This pie is my favorite! Your recipes never disappoint and somehow you have every recipe I ever need! Do you think that I could double the custard part to make two pies at once? Thank you!

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:19:49 +0000

In reply to Nalini Rhea. Hi Nalini! I'm so glad you've enjoyed everything so much! Thank you for trusting my recipes! I love reading these kinds of comments. It really means a lot to me. You could try meringue topping from my lemon meringue pie. :)

By: Nalini Rhea

Nalini Rhea — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 02:48:37 +0000

Is there another topping that I could use other than whipped cream? I can’t wait to try this! I’ve always been a horrible baker until you came along! Love your desserts and your easy to follow instructions!

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 21:29:27 +0000

In reply to Linda. Sure! Enjoy

By: Linda

Linda — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 11:45:24 +0000

In reply to Sam. I made your lemon meringue pie yesterday and it was lovely. Can I substitute meringue for the whipped topping on the coconut pie?

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 13:39:33 +0000

In reply to S. Abrams. Thanks for the five star review! We're so glad the pie was a hit

By: S. Abrams

S. Abrams — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 20:35:30 +0000

I’m not a Coconut Cream Pie fan, but my husband is and he says this is excellent!!!!

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 13 May 2024 01:03:44 +0000

In reply to Tiffany. I'm so glad everyone has enjoyed it so much, Tiffany! You can never have enough meringues if you ask me. :)

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Sun, 12 May 2024 12:06:50 +0000

I’ve made this at least 5 times now, it’s become my mom’s favorite and she requests it for any occasion! Just finished one that’s now cooling for her mother’s day present. Also whipped up a batch of meringue cookies, that’s my favorite way to use those leftover egg whites!

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 03:38:16 +0000

In reply to Diane. Hi Diane! I wouldn't recommend a total substitute, but you could probably get away with substituting some of it.

By: Diane

Diane — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 19:48:37 +0000

Hi Sam. Thx for sharing your recipe. I’m wanting to make this pie a little less rich so we can eat more in one sitting! If I replaced the cream with whole milk would the mixture set up firmly enough, you think? The coconut milk I have is high in fat already.

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 01:34:58 +0000

In reply to Stacy. Hi Stacy! I think it will work. Let me know how it turns out for you. :)

By: Stacy

Stacy — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 14:41:26 +0000

In reply to Laura. Looking forward to this pie! I've made so many of your desserts and love them all! Can I replace the heavy cream in pie with coconut cream?

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:58:13 +0000

In reply to Pam Breeden. Hi Pam! I have not tried it in the little cups, but that should work just fine. :)

By: Pam Breeden

Pam Breeden — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 20:24:48 +0000

Thanks for sharing all of your wonderful recipes. You are my go to for desserts. For this pie recipe; have you every put them in those dessert shooters cups or a decorative dessert cup you see for weddings. Crumbled pie crust in the bottom, then the pie filling, topped with the whipped cream and toasted coconut That is my goal; Fall wedding and they are doing pie bar; this is one of the recipes I’d like to use. Thanks for your input.

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 01:27:15 +0000

In reply to Laura. Hi Laura! I'm so glad everyone has enjoyed it so much! Unfortunately I don't know of a good substitute for the egg yolks here. I'm not sure it will turn out if you leave the egg yolks out. :(