Description
Creamy coconut custard pie brings tropical paradise right to your dessert table. Rich, velvety filling nestled in a golden crust promises sweet escape with each silky smooth bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 Eggs
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
Coconut Ingredients:
- 1 cup Flaked coconut
- 1 tablespoon Flaked coconut (for topping)
Liquid and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 Unbaked pie crust
Instructions
- Create a buttery, flaky pie crust by gently working softened butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Carefully press the prepared pie dough into a pie dish, ensuring an even thickness and smooth edges.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl until the mixture is completely smooth and well-incorporated.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut evenly across the bottom of the unbaked pie shell to create a delightful textural base.
- Pour the silky custard mixture over the coconut layer, taking care not to disturb the coconut distribution.
- For enhanced flavor complexity, lightly toast the remaining coconut in a dry skillet until golden brown and fragrant.
- Generously scatter the toasted coconut across the top of the custard, creating an attractive and crunchy garnish.
- Position the pie in a preheated oven, ensuring the rack is centered for even baking.
- Bake until the custard sets with a gentle wobble in the center and the edges turn a delicate golden hue.
- Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack, which helps the custard firm up and intensifies the flavor profile.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving to achieve the perfect custard consistency and allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Softening butter at room temperature helps create a smoother, more evenly mixed pie crust with fewer lumps.
- Whole milk adds a luxurious creaminess and deeper flavor profile to the custard filling, enhancing the overall richness of the pie.
- Toasting coconut flakes before sprinkling on top brings out a nutty, caramelized flavor and provides a delightful crispy texture contrast to the silky custard.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with a gluten-free flour blend in the pie crust to make the dessert accessible to those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg