Coconut Custard Pie
A nostalgic dessert featuring silky smooth custard filled with the tropical flavor of coconut.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pre-baked pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Whisk in the milk over medium heat until thickened.
- Beat the eggs until light and frothy, tempering them with hot custard.
- Add vanilla extract and shredded coconut, mixing nicely.
- Fill the pre-baked pie crust with the creamy mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set and golden.
- Cool completely before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled or at room temperature, plain or with whipped cream. Can store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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