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Coconut Cream Pie Cookie Cups

Coconut Cream Pie Cookie Cups

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Coconut Cream Pie Cookie Cups These bite sized coconut desserts pair a buttery sugar cookie crust with a creamy coconut filling, then finish with whipped cream and toasted coconut. If you love coconut cream pie but want something you can pick up with your fingers, these cookie cups deliver the same flavors in a neat, party ready package.

  • Total Time: 45 min
  • Yield: 12 mini pies 1x

Ingredients

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For the Cookie Cups
1 cup butter, chilled and cubed
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1–2 Tablespoons iced water

For the Coconut Cream Filling
1 package instant vanilla pudding mix, 3.4 oz
1 can coconut milk, 14 oz
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Topping
1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes (or shredded coconut)
1 1/2–2 cups whipped cream

Instructions

To Make the Cookie Cups
1-Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C): Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a standard muffin pan with baking spray and set aside.
2-In a food processor, combine flour, sugar,: In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Pulse a few times to combine.
3-Add cold cubes of butter and pulse: Add cold cubes of butter and pulse.
4-If it looks dry and sandy, add: If it looks dry and sandy, add a tablespoon of water and pulse until the dough begins to come together. If needed, add one more tablespoon of water and pulse until a dough forms.
5-Roll the dough into about 1 1/2: Roll the dough into about 1 1/2 -inches balls and press them into the cavities of a muffin pan, creating a cup shape.
6-Bake for about 16-18 minutes or until: Bake for about 16-18 minutes or until lightly golden brown. It will rise during baking, so when you remove them from the oven, while still warm, press again to create a cavity. Let them cool 5-10 minutes before removing from the pan. Transfer to a rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Coconut Cream Filling
7-In a medium bowl, whisk together the: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and coconut milk until thickened.
8-Fold in 1/2 cup toasted shredded coconut: Fold in 1/2 cup toasted shredded coconut. This step is optional. If you want to keep your filling smooth, do not add shredded coconut to it.

Assembling
9-Spoon the coconut cream filling into the: Spoon the coconut cream filling into the cooled cookie cups.
10-Top each with a swirl of whipped: Top each with a swirl of whipped cream and a sprinkle with toasted coconut.
11-Refrigerate the cookie cups for at least: Refrigerate the cookie cups for at least 30 minutes to set before serving.

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  • Prep Time: 25 min
  • Method: bake

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 396
  • Fat: 27
  • Carbohydrates: 37
  • Protein: 3