Description
Creamy French coconut pie nestles perfectly between sweet indulgence and rustic charm, bringing tropical notes to classic dessert traditions. Silky custard and toasted coconut create a luxurious experience you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pie crust (9-inch, unbaked, homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 350°F (175°C), creating an ideal environment for achieving a perfectly golden and crisp crust.
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine shredded coconut, sugar, eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture reaches a smooth, homogeneous consistency.
- Transfer the coconut filling into an unbaked pie shell, carefully spreading it to ensure an even distribution across the entire surface.
- Position the pie in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 40-45 minutes, monitoring its progress to achieve a beautifully caramelized and set top.
- Once baking is complete, remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire cooling rack, letting the filling set and flavors meld.
- Serve the French coconut pie at room temperature or chilled, depending on personal preference, to enjoy its rich, creamy texture and delightful tropical essence.
Notes
- Check coconut freshness by ensuring it’s moist and fragrant, avoiding any rancid or stale smell before mixing ingredients.
- Enhance flavor by toasting coconut flakes lightly in a dry skillet before adding to the mixture, creating deeper, nuttier undertones.
- Use room temperature eggs and butter for smoother blending and more consistent pie texture, preventing lumpy or separated filling.
- For gluten-free version, swap traditional pie crust with almond flour or gluten-free pastry crust to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg