Description
Coconut pie brings tropical dreams right to your kitchen with its creamy, luscious filling and golden-brown crust. Each slice promises a delectable journey through rich, sweet layers that will transport you to island paradise.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup flour
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and lightly coat a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Create a smooth base by whisking together dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Incorporate liquid ingredients into the dry mixture, blending thoroughly with a whisk until the consistency becomes uniform and silky.
- Gently integrate shredded coconut throughout the liquid mixture, ensuring even distribution for consistent flavor in every bite.
- Transfer the coconut-infused batter carefully into the prepared pie dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and a center that sets firmly when jiggled.
- Remove from the 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 as a delightful dessert that showcases the tropical essence of coconut.
Notes
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version that maintains the pie’s delicate texture.
- Toast coconut flakes before adding to the mixture to enhance the nutty, caramelized flavor profile and add depth to the dessert.
- Reduce sugar by 25% and use coconut sugar for a lower-glycemic alternative that keeps the rich, sweet essence of the original recipe.
- Garnish with fresh whipped cream or a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes to elevate the presentation and add extra textural contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 287 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 59 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg