Description
Coconut pie delivers a creamy tropical dessert experience from Southern United States kitchens. Sweet coconut filling nestles inside a buttery crust, offering delightful textures you will savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and lightly coat a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Combine dry ingredients (sugar, flour, salt) in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution.
- Incorporate melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture, whisking until the batter achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently fold shredded coconut throughout the liquid base, distributing evenly without overmixing.
- Transfer the coconut-infused batter into the prepared pie pan, spreading it smoothly to create an even surface.
- Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, monitoring until the top transforms into a rich golden brown and the center becomes firm and set.
- Remove from oven and allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature, which helps the filling stabilize and makes slicing easier.
- Once cooled, slice into wedges and serve at room temperature or slightly chilled for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Toast coconut beforehand to enhance its nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the pie.
- Swap regular milk with coconut milk for an intensified tropical taste and richer texture.
- Use gluten-free flour to make this recipe suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Chill the pie completely for cleaner, more precise slices that hold their shape perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 332 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 108 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg