Description
This French Coconut Pie is a luscious Southern dessert featuring a rich custard filling loaded with sweetened shredded coconut, baked to golden perfection in a flaky unbaked 9-inch pie crust. The pie boasts layers of soft, custard-like texture with a delightful coconut flavor, perfect for serving at room temperature or chilled.
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt thoroughly.
- Add Eggs: Crack the eggs into the bowl and beat the mixture until smooth and fully combined, ensuring a consistent custard base.
- Add Liquids: Stir in the whole milk, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract, mixing well to create a creamy, cohesive filling.
- Incorporate Coconut: Fold the sweetened shredded coconut into the mixture gently, distributing it evenly without overmixing.
- Fill the Pie Crust: Pour the filling mixture into the unbaked 9-inch pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even surface.
- Bake the Pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top turns golden and the center is set but may still have a slight jiggle.
- Cool Completely: Remove the pie from the oven and transfer it to a wire rack. Let it cool completely to allow the custard-like layers to set properly.
- Serve: Slice and serve the pie at room temperature or chilled, according to preference.
Notes
- This pie forms its own soft, custard-like layers as it bakes, creating a unique texture.
- For a deeper coconut flavor, toast the shredded coconut lightly in a dry pan before folding it into the filling.
- Store leftover pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
