Vegan Coconut Cream Pie Filling

• soft silken tofu↗6 ounces
• sugar↗1⁄3 cup
• cornstarch↗5 tablespoons
• light coconut milk↗14 ounces
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• coconut extract↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• shredded coconut↗1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Blend tofu until smooth, set aside.

2. 2

   In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together sugar and cornstarch, slowling adding the coconut milk.

3. 3

   Continue to stir over medium heat until thick.

4. 4

   Once the mixture has thickened, fold in the tofu, vanilla, coconut extract and shredded coconut.

5. 5

   Pour mixture into pie crust and garnish with extra shredded coconut.

6. 6

   Chill before serving.