Coconut cream pie filling
Coconut cream pie filling is a rich, creamy custard made with coconut milk or cream, sugar, eggs, and shredded coconut, often thickened with cornstarch or flour. It is a classic American dessert filling, popular in the Southern United States and widely enjoyed in bakeries and home kitchens. The filling is typically poured into a pre-baked pie shell and topped with whipped cream or meringue.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This filling is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from sugar, coconut, and dairy, with minimal protein. A typical 1/2-cup serving provides around 250-350 calories, along with some dietary fiber from coconut and small amounts of minerals like manganese and copper.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 50 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 38 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 250 IU |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Coconut cream pie filling highlights the tropical influence on American baking, with coconut becoming a pantry staple after increased trade in the early 20th century. Nutritionally, the coconut adds medium-chain triglycerides, which are metabolized differently than other fats, giving it a unique energy profile.
