Easy Pineapple Coconut Cream Pie!

Martha_VH
Martha_VH Posts: 386 Member
edited September 26 in Recipes
This is one of my favorite recipes, and I am planning to do it for Easter. There are also lots of substitutions you can make if necessary.

2 Graham cracker pie crusts
16 oz crushed pineapple (you can use canned or fresh) WITH JUICE
1 package (3 or 4 oz) sugar free instant vanilla pudding
6 oz plain greek yogurt (you can also use vanilla or pineapple)
1 12oz container light Cool Whip
*1 cup shredded coconut

*Unsweetened shredded coconut is hard to find at the store. You can use fresh, and it will save you calories, but it is also more work.


* If you are using fresh coconut, you will have to break it, remove the meat and shred it before hand. Same with the pineapple.

1. Combine Cool Whip, vanilla pudding and yogurt in a large bowl. Fold in pineapple and 3/4 cup coconut.
2. Pour filling into 2 pie shells. Add the remaining coconut on top. You may also garnish the top of the pie with more pineapple slices or fresh berries
3. Freeze for at least 3 hours.
4. Take out of freezer 30 minutes prior to serving and enjoy!

One pie makes 8 servings, and two makes 16...

Nutrition Fact with UNsweetened coconut
Calories, 177 Fat 9g Saturated Fat 4g Sodium 172mg Sugar 10

Nutrition facts with Baker's Angel Sweetened Coconut flakes
Calories 194 Fat 9.5g Saturated Fat 5g Sodium 191mg Sugar 12g

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  • jen1516
    jen1516 Posts: 77 Member
    Bump. Thanks so much!!!
  • Higglyjiggly64
    Higglyjiggly64 Posts: 136
    bump-sounds good
  • wdwghettogirl
    wdwghettogirl Posts: 559 Member
    Sounds so delish!! I think I drooled on my key board... :)
  • stellagreg
    stellagreg Posts: 21
    YUMMY!!!!
  • jcrutts
    jcrutts Posts: 11 Member
    bump
  • nomex
    nomex Posts: 142 Member
    bump! sounds yum
  • eileen7316
    eileen7316 Posts: 72 Member
    Unsweetened coconut can be found in the frozen food section. The brand I buy is Bird's Eye. It is just like fresh.

    Also, I would not use fresh pineapple as the enzymes in it might keep the pudding from setting.

    Sounds delicious!
  • lisagetsfit
    lisagetsfit Posts: 47
    Bump. I am going to try this one soon!
  • awyler
    awyler Posts: 78
    this is PERFECT for easter!
  • Carmendu
    Carmendu Posts: 409
    This sounds wonderful!! Thank you!
  • countryrose7
    countryrose7 Posts: 107 Member
    I was looking for a good pie recipe for Easter, thanks!
  • poesch77
    poesch77 Posts: 1,005 Member
    Bump....thanks I needed something desserty to make for EASTER!!
  • Martha_VH
    Martha_VH Posts: 386 Member
    I am doing my test run today... I always do in case something needs to be changed... And my husband and I will each have 1 piece and then we give the rest to neighbors.

    Anyhow, here are my notes.
    Use plain yogurt... the pineapple and pudding give it enough sweetness, flavored yogurt would be overkill.

    I also used pureed fresh pineapple.

    I didn't use all the whip cream and reduced the sweetened coconut to 2/3 cup.

    This makes enough for ONE pie shell.
  • janiscurry
    janiscurry Posts: 109
    Thank you, thank you, thank you! Definitely making this for Easter lunch. :flowerforyou:
  • page68
    page68 Posts: 220 Member
    keeper. sounds so fresh!
  • sdb903
    sdb903 Posts: 85
    Sounds delicious!!!!! Thanks for sharing
  • janiscurry
    janiscurry Posts: 109
    OK...I have a dumb question. Do you prepare the pudding with the milk and then combine it with the Cool Whip, etc. or do you just mix in the dry pudding? I had everything out on the counter ready to go and then realized I wasn't sure which way to make it.

    THANK YOU!!!
  • bridgeville
    bridgeville Posts: 43
    I was just going to ask the same question:smile:
  • janiscurry
    janiscurry Posts: 109
    I was just going to ask the same question:smile:

    Hey bridgeville. Since we didn't get a response, I went ahead and made the pies. Do not make the pudding, just add the powder. Doing it that way, there was just enough to fill two pie shells...if you make the pudding, there would be enough to fill 4 or 5 pie shells...LOL. I haven't eaten it yet, but am looking forward to it for dessert after lunch today. Will let you know how they turned out. :smile:
  • bridgeville
    bridgeville Posts: 43
    Thanks janiscurry, I was just checking if we got a response and found your message, thanks!
  • Higglyjiggly64
    Higglyjiggly64 Posts: 136
    bump
  • kmparks24
    kmparks24 Posts: 198
    Bump!! This looks yummy!
  • sprevite
    sprevite Posts: 3 Member
    BuMMP
  • k3muldoo
    k3muldoo Posts: 24 Member
    bump
  • Sbernardo7711
    Sbernardo7711 Posts: 11
    Sounds so good I want to make this now!
  • Martha_VH
    Martha_VH Posts: 386 Member
    Sorry I failed to check this after making it and putting on my last post.
    No, don't prepare the pudding with milk, just mix it with other ingredients listed.
    Also the fresh pineapple does not work as well, whoever said that it will keep the pudding from setting was right. Canned pineapple next time.
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