Description
Delightful coconut custard pie delivers creamy tropical comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen. Sweet coconut-infused custard nestled in a buttery crust promises pure indulgence you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Baking Base:
- 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup butter
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Toast shredded coconut in a 350F oven for 5 minutes until lightly golden, releasing its rich, nutty aroma.
- Infuse milk with toasted coconut by simmering gently over low heat, then remove from stove and let the mixture steep and cool completely.
- Whisk eggs, sugar, flour, melted butter, vanilla, and salt in a large mixing bowl until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Strain the coconut-infused milk through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding toasted coconut solids.
- Gradually blend the strained milk into the egg mixture, creating a silky, fragrant custard base.
- Pour the custard into an unbaked pie shell, ensuring an even distribution.
- Bake at 350F for 40-45 minutes, watching for a slight jiggle in the center that indicates perfect custard consistency.
- Remove from oven and allow pie to cool completely at room temperature, which helps the custard set firmly.
- Slice and serve the pie chilled or at room temperature, garnishing with additional toasted coconut if desired.
Notes
- Toasting coconut intensifies its nutty flavor and adds a delightful crunch to the pie, creating a more complex taste profile.
- Strain the milk and coconut mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to ensure a smooth, silky custard texture without coconut pieces.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with cornstarch or a gluten-free flour blend to make the pie accessible to those with dietary restrictions.
- Chill the pie thoroughly before serving to help the custard set completely and enhance its creamy consistency, making slicing and presentation easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg