Description
Creamy coconut custard pie promises a delightful dessert experience from the heart of Southern cuisine. Silky coconut filling nestled in a buttery crust invites you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 12 cups (150g) sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 12 cups (360ml) whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
Baking Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crust and Fat:
- 1 package (14 ounces/400g) refrigerated pie crusts (1 crust)
- 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare a 9-inch pie dish by fitting the pie crust into it and creating a decorative crimped edge.
- Whisk eggs thoroughly in a large mixing bowl until they become uniform in texture.
- Incorporate sugar and flour into the eggs, blending until the mixture transforms into a silky, smooth consistency.
- Add melted butter, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt to the egg mixture, stirring until all ingredients are perfectly integrated.
- Gently fold shredded coconut into the liquid custard base, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Carefully transfer the coconut custard filling into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly to the edges.
- Place the pie in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, monitoring until the custard sets and the surface develops a golden-brown hue.
- Test the pie’s doneness by inserting a knife into the center – it should emerge clean without any liquid residue.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack, which helps stabilize the custard’s texture.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled, with an optional garnish of whipped cream and toasted coconut for added elegance.
Notes
- Toast coconut before adding to enhance its nutty flavor and provide a delightful crunchy texture to the pie.
- Use room temperature eggs and dairy ingredients to ensure smooth, even mixing and prevent lumpy custard formation.
- Check pie doneness by gently shaking the dish – the center should have a slight wobble but not be liquid, indicating a perfectly set custard.
- For a gluten-free version, replace wheat flour with cornstarch or almond flour, maintaining the same measurement for a similar consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 339 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg