Yucatan-Style Fresh Coconut Pie

Name: Yucatan-Style Fresh Coconut Pie
Ingredients: 1 cup (4 ounces) slivered almonds; 3 tablespoons sugar; 4 ounces (about 5 slices) firm white bread, torn into pieces (or 2 cups fine, fresh bread crumbs); 3 1/2 tablespoons (about 1 3/4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted; 1 medium-sized coconut with lots of liquid inside; 1 cup heavy (whipping) cream; 2/3 cup sugar; 3 large egg yolks; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; About 1/2 cup Mexican crema, creme fraiche or sour cream thinned with a little milk, for serving

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Enjoy the rich, creamy layers of Yucatan-style fresh coconut pie, baked to a caramelized perfection in a nutty crust—Rick Bayless' delightful dessert treat.

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Ingredients

1 cup (4 ounces) slivered almonds
3 tablespoons sugar
4 ounces (about 5 slices) firm white bread, torn into pieces (or 2 cups fine, fresh bread crumbs)
3 1/2 tablespoons (about 1 3/4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
1 medium-sized coconut with lots of liquid inside
1 cup heavy (whipping) cream
2/3 cup sugar
3 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
About 1/2 cup Mexican crema, creme fraiche or sour cream thinned with a little milk, for serving