Healthier Coconut Cream Pie (and a Tropical Traditions Baking Supplies giveaway!)
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It’s “pie time” right? Otherwise known as “the holidays”. I know we typically think about pumpkin pie (er, squash pie) right now, but Tropical Traditions just sent me a fabulous big box of baking supplies and I decided that a Coconut Cream Pie was in order. And just you wait until you finish reading about this recipe because you’ll have a chance to win an even bigger box of baking supplies! I couldn’t be happier for you! This is one great baking supply box giveaway!!!
I received from Tropical Traditions: Organic Coconut Flour, Organic Palm Shortening and a big bucket of Organic Shredded Coconut. See, told ya I just had to make a Coconut Cream Pie.
With my Organic Coconut Flour, I could have made a gluten free pie crust, which is so cool. I opted to use this Whole Wheat Pie Crust recipe instead, using the awesome Organic Palm Shortening. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again..I LOVE TROPICAL TRADITIONS PALM SHORTENING. Among other things, it makes wonderful, delicious, healthy, flaky pie crusts!
So, to make a Coconut Cream Pie, you need a pie crust. Bake it and let it cool.
For the filling, I used my Creamy Vanilla Pudding recipe and threw in some shredded coconut.
Coconut Cream Pie Filling
2 1/2 cups milk
3 egg yolks (save your egg whites in a separate bowl for the meringue!) (yes, that’s “muh-rang”, not mar-in-goo”)
1/2 cup real maple syrup (grade B is best for you) or honey
4 T. arrowroot powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 Tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
In a medium saucepan, whisk together milk, egg yolks, maple syrup, arrowroot powder, salt and shredded coconut. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk until pudding begins to thicken. Remove immediately from the heat, and continue to stir until pudding is creamy. Add butter and vanilla and continue to stir until mixed. Pour this mixture into your baked and cooled pie crust.
You saved your egg whites, right? Whip ‘em up good with beaters.
You can stop whipping when they look like this:
Add about one Tablespoon of real maple syrup to the beaten egg whites, beat them just a little bit more, then spread the meringue onto the pie. Sprinkle a little bit more shredded coconut over the meringue.
Put the pie into a 350° oven for about 10 minutes or until the tips of the meringue are slightly browned. Watch it carefully so that it doesn’t over-brown!
Tropical Traditions is going to supply one of you with everything you need to make a Coconut Cream Pie and then some!! Okay, you’ll have to get your own milk and a few other goodies, but here’s what you could win in this Tropical Traditions Baking Package:
Organic Coconut Flour(2.2 pounds), Organic Palm Shortening (one gallon), Organic Shredded Coconut (one gallon), Organic Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil (one quart), Organic Coconut Cream Concentrate (one quart)
Is that not the most exciting baking prize? You can make so many tasty holiday treats with this package! This gift works for those of you with gluten free needs, and those without! Leave a comment on this post for a chance to win. I’ll draw a random winner on Saturday!
Here are links to some of Tropical Traditions free and awesome recipes:
Also, you can subscribe to learn about Tropical Traditions sales and specials…a great way to learn about discounts and free shipping!!
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I love TT’s coconut oil and would love to try their other products! Thanks! I’m thinking of lemon bars with a coconut twist. :-)
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This looks incredibly delicious and would be blessed to win this!
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I’d especially love the palm shortening, as I need help with my pie crusts!
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I would LOVE to win this!! Their coconut oil is the best and I’ve been really wanting to try the palm shortening!
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Greetings,
I would LOVE to win to make lots of delicious “things” for my growing family.
Also, just wanted to give thanks to Laura for her great blog! I’ve been following her for awhile now and she inspires me to continue to do my best with knowledge that I gained so many years ago.
Thanks again!
Peace
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I would love to win this! We’re a gluten free family, and it’s fun t try new things without being too unhealthy…
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I LOVE coconut! Sign me up!
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I love the coconut oil and ccc! I have been converting recipes the be dairy free using them.
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Sounds delicious!
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wow sounds like a wonderful experience with unlimited possibilities.
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This would be such a blessing! I love Tropical Traditions products. They are simply the best!
This giveaway is a real winner :D
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That pie looks heavenly! ;D Nice job on the pie, yumm!
What an awesome gift box to win!
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oh, wow! This would be a super exciting win (and delicious)!!
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Thanks for another great recipe!
Who would not want to win T.T. products?!!!
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This would be great!! I love everything with coconut.
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I love all things Tropical Traditions… and your pie recipe looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing!
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Coconut is one of my favorites! Have been using coconut oil for many years now, and this pie looks great;-).
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Great giveaway! Thanks!
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Your pie looks delicious! Fabulous prize…
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What a fabulous giveaway! Your pie looks delicious.
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This is so cool! I’ve been especially wanting to try the Organic Palm Shortening. I love their CO.
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Found out about this company a few months ago and like what I’ve purchased so far. What a nice prize package! Sure would like to win & try the coconut cream.
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WOW!!!! that looks amazing! Thanks for the recipe, I can’t wait to try it. Coconut pie is my favorite…..
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Your pie looks amazing. I look forward to trying these new products.
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THAT PIE SOUNDS DELICIOUS. I’M GOING TO MAKE ONE AND SURPRISE MY FAMILY!! I LOVE TROPICAL TRADITIONS PRODUCTS–THEY’RE THE BEST111
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I would love to try out all of those baking goodies…I have just discovered the beauty of coconut oil….YUM!
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I love their coconut oil. I even got my mom hooked! :) I would love to win these supplies to help us continue our journey to healthy eating!
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Love coconut!!!! Definitely making the pie! I need to win so I can make it and my coconut cupcakes.
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We truly enjoy baking goodies to give as gifts. This would be a great way to share with others how delicious healthier eating can be!
Thank you,
Michelle
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Coconut cream is my absolute favorite pie flavor! Would love to try these products!
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I have not yet taken the plunge into purchasing coconut oil though I’ve been convicted to do so. This entire giveaway package is very generous.
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I’ve started using TT coconut oil and I love it! I now have my friend, mother-in-law, and husband using it. I NEED MORE!!!
I want to try that pie!
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Oh, I so want to win! I’d love to try the palm shortening!
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I started using Coconut Oil just this year. I’d love a chance to try some of these products. Thanks for this giveaway.
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I would LOVE to win this giveaway!! We are hooked on the coconut oil and would love to try the other products! Thank you for the great giveaway!
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That looks amazing! Coconut is by far my favorite flavor and I use coconut oil in place of most other oils when possible. I’ve been very anxious to try that coconut cream concentrate too!
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Ooo, I’d love to win this. I buy Tropical Traditions products and love their stuff.
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I hope I’m not too late to enter!
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I would LOVE TO WIN THIS ONE!!!! I’ve been experimenting with gluten-free cooking for my son’s allergies.
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Absolutely love Tropical Traditions products – esp the coconut oil and Palm shortening! Thanks for the great recipes – love to try new ones! :)
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Thanks for the recipe! I made it with organic coconut milk instead of whole milk. Super delicious!
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