Chocolate Coconut Pie Filling

Aug 5, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Baking Pies tarts Origin: Ugandan Vanilla: Extract Easy

A rich chocolate coconut pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Best with Ugandan vanilla (bold, chocolatey, smoky); any pure vanilla works. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Prep 15 min

Cook 5 min

Chill 4 hr

Total 4 hr 20 min

Servings 8

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Ingredients

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servings

1.0fully baked 9-inch pie crust, cooled
8.0 oz (227.0 g)dark chocolate, chopped
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)coconut milk, full-fat, well stirred
1.0 cup (85.0 g)sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, divided
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract
⅛ tspfine sea salt

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Instructions

Heat the coconut milk until simmering, pour over the chocolate, and let stand for 3 minutes.
Stir until smooth, then stir in the vanilla, salt, and 3/4 cup of the toasted coconut.
Pour into the crust, sprinkle with the remaining coconut, and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours.

Tips

Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Ugandan (bold, chocolatey, smoky), or Mexican (spiced, warm, woodsy). Any pure vanilla works.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make chocolate coconut pie filling?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking, plus 4 hours to chill. It makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

How should I store chocolate coconut pie filling?

Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.

A rich chocolate coconut pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Best with Ugandan vanilla (bold, chocolatey, smoky); any pure vanilla works. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

417 Calories / serving

28.2g Fat

38.7g Carbs

4.1g Protein

18.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~3336 cal · 226g fat · 310g carbs · 33g protein · 150g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 417 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 79 min·4.6 mi·~9250 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 56 min·2.8 mi·~5600 steps
Moderate cycling 42 min·8.4 mi
Swimming laps 58 min
Jogging 41 min·3.4 mi·~6550 steps
Stair climbing 39 min·~3500 steps
Dancing 68 min
Bodyweight circuit training 42 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 97 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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