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.
Coconut Pie
Description
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
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Preheat the oven to 325ðF (165ðC) and prepare a 9-inch pie shell.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar, eggs, and salt until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
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Beat in the softened margarine and flour until fully incorporated and smooth.
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Pour in the milk and blend until the mixture is uniform and creamy.
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Stir in 1 cup of the grated coconut until evenly distributed throughout the filling.
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Pour the filling into the unbaked 9-inch pie shell.
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Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of grated coconut evenly over the top of the filling.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
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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.