Description
This classic Coconut Pie combines a rich, custardy filling with a tender, flaky crust, bursting with the sweet tropical flavor of shredded coconut. Perfect for dessert lovers looking for an old-fashioned Southern treat that’s easy to prepare and always delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Filling
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature once your pie filling is ready.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt until evenly combined. This base helps thicken the filling and balance sweetness.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Crack in the eggs, pour in the melted butter, whole milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous, creating a custard-like batter.
- Incorporate Coconut: Gently fold in the sweetened shredded coconut, distributing it evenly throughout the filling for that signature tropical texture and flavor.
- Prepare the Pie Crust: Place the unbaked 9-inch pie crust in a pie dish and pour the coconut filling into it. Smooth the top with a spatula to ensure even cooking.
- Bake: Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes. The pie is done when the top is golden brown and the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Cool: Allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature. This cooling step is essential for the custard to fully set and makes slicing cleaner.
- Serve: Slice and serve plain or with a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- For a nuttier flavor and crunch, toast the shredded coconut lightly in a dry skillet before adding it to the filling.
- Substitute whole milk with coconut milk to enhance the coconut flavor and add extra creaminess.
- This pie tastes best once it is fully cooled and set, so allow enough time before serving.
- Use fresh or frozen unbaked pie crusts—homemade or store-bought—to save time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
