Coconut Pie

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A classic, creamy coconut custard pie with a golden toasted topping
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This homemade Coconut Pie is the ultimate comfort dessert, featuring a rich, creamy custard filling packed with shredded coconut. The filling is baked in a flaky crust until set, then topped with more coconut and baked again until golden brown and fragrant. It offers a perfect balance of sweet vanilla notes and nutty coconut flavor, with a texture that is smooth yet satisfyingly chewy. Ideal for family dinners, holiday gatherings, or a simple weekend treat, this pie brings a taste of tropical indulgence to your table. It’s a nostalgic favorite that pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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Coconut Pie

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 959.2

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This homemade Coconut Pie is the ultimate comfort dessert, featuring a rich, creamy custard filling packed with shredded coconut. The filling is baked in a flaky crust until set, then topped with more coconut and baked again until golden brown and fragrant. It offers a perfect balance of sweet vanilla notes and nutty coconut flavor, with a texture that is smooth yet satisfyingly chewy. Ideal for family dinners, holiday gatherings, or a simple weekend treat, this pie brings a taste of tropical indulgence to your table. It&# 226;ÂÂs a nostalgic favorite that pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325ðF (165ðC) and prepare a 9-inch pie shell.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar, eggs, and salt until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the softened margarine and flour until fully incorporated and smooth.
  4. Pour in the milk and blend until the mixture is uniform and creamy.
  5. Stir in 1 cup of the grated coconut until evenly distributed throughout the filling.
  6. Pour the filling into the unbaked 9-inch pie shell.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of grated coconut evenly over the top of the filling.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
  9. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 959.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 54.0g84%
Saturated Fat 32.0g160%
Cholesterol 93.8mg32%
Sodium 2823.4mg118%
Total Carbohydrate 117.1g40%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g25%
Sugars 97.4g
Protein 8.9g18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: coconut, pie, dessert, baking, custard, homemade, vanilla, flaky crust, golden brown, comfort food, holiday treat, shredded coconut, eggs, milk, sugar, vegetarian
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