Description
Indulge in this creamy, custardy coconut pie that lives up to its magical name! This dessert forms its own crust while baking, making it not just delicious but also impossibly easy to whip up!
Ingredients
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For the Pie:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk (whole or evaporated milk works best)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Topping:
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut, lightly toasted (optional but recommended)
Instructions
1. Preheat and Prep:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch pie dish or baking dish.
2. Mix the Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, and flour. Mix until smooth.
- Add the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the shredded coconut.
3. Pour and Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pie dish.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes or until the top is golden and the center is set (a toothpick inserted should come out clean).
4. Cool and Top:
- Allow the pie to cool to room temperature.
- Sprinkle toasted coconut over the top for an extra crunch and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~280 per slice
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Coconut, Custard, Pie, Dessert