Description
This French Coconut Pie features a creamy coconut filling baked in a golden pie crust, offering the perfect balance of sweetness and texture. It’s a simple and delicious dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 9-inch pie crust (unbaked, homemade, or store-bought)
- 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Prep Your Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures even baking and a golden crust.
Mix the Filling:
- In a medium bowl, combine shredded coconut, sugar, eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Whisk until smooth and well blended.
Assemble the Pie:
- Pour the coconut mixture into your unbaked pie crust, using a spatula to spread it evenly.
Bake to Perfection:
- Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes.
- Keep an eye on it during the last few minutes; the top should be set and golden brown.
Cool and Serve:
- Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For a more pronounced coconut flavor, use unsweetened shredded coconut.
- If the pie starts to brown too quickly during baking, cover the edges of the crust with foil and continue baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the pie)
- Calories: 330kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg