Description
Silky coconut pie delights dessert enthusiasts with its creamy tropical essence. Rich layers of sweet coconut custard nestle in a buttery crust, promising pure comfort you’ll savor with each blissful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) butter, softened
- 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a gentle 300°F, creating an ideal baking environment for the delicate coconut pie.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar and flour, creating a smooth, even base for the pie filling.
- Incorporate eggs and softened butter, whisking thoroughly until the mixture achieves a creamy, uniform consistency.
- Gently pour in milk and vanilla extract, stirring carefully to blend all ingredients into a silky liquid.
- Fold shredded coconut into the mixture, ensuring an even distribution of the tropical ingredient throughout the filling.
- Transfer the luscious filling into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly to create a smooth surface.
- Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for precisely 60 minutes, allowing the filling to set and develop a golden, slightly crisp top.
- Remove from the oven and let the pie cool completely at room temperature, which helps the filling stabilize and achieve the perfect texture.
- Once fully cooled, slice and serve this luxurious coconut pie, revealing its creamy, tropical interior.
Notes
- Ensure your butter is at room temperature for smoother mixing and better ingredient incorporation.
- Toast coconut flakes lightly before adding to the filling for enhanced nutty flavor and deeper golden color.
- For a gluten-free version, replace regular flour with almond flour or a gluten-free all-purpose blend.
- Allow pie to cool completely to room temperature for clean, precise slicing and optimal texture setting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg