Description
Indulge in the rich, custard-like goodness of this French Coconut Pie, a delightful dessert that perfectly balances sweetness and coconut flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Filling:
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the eggs and beat until smooth. Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Combine coconut: Fold in the shredded coconut.
- Fill pie crust: Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set. Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
- This pie forms its own soft, custard-like layers as it bakes.
- For a deeper coconut flavor, toast the shredded coconut before mixing it in.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
