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Coconut Pie..the easy way.


This is one easy coconut pie to make. I will take coconut pie most any way I get it. The filling is custard like with toasty coconut, what can I say but it's delicious.
  • 4 eggs
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 cups milk, I used skim and it turned out fine
  • 1 1/2 cups coconut, flaked is my favorite but shredded is fine.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  1. Combine ingredients in order given, whisking to combine thoroughly.
  2. Pour into a greased 10" pie pan, I used a glass pie pan.
  3. Bake in a 350ยบ oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown. The center will still jiggle a bit.
  4. Cool completely on cooling rack. I couldn't wait and tasted it while still warm, oh so good.
  5. I served the pie wedges with whipped cream and a sprinkling of toasted coconut. 

29 comments:

  1. Oh, my kind of pie. I like to make custard pies without the crust and I am especially fond of coconut. It looks so delicious!

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  2. This used to be my grandfather's favorite pie. I don't think I have had one since he died 22 years ago. I may have to make one in hos memory!

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  3. So, if I look at the recipe correctly there is no pie crust? You can tell I am not an avid baker!

    Thanks

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    1. A bit of crust forms in the bottom as it bakes, it is as simple as that!

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  4. Any suggestions on the kind of flour I could use to make this gluten free for my daughter?

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    1. For thickening gravies, sauces or baked puddings I have found that the following mix works really well... one part sweet rice flour to 3 parts cornstarch.

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    2. Could you use coconut flour in place of regular flour?

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    3. I guess the only way to know is to try it.

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  5. Thanks for sharing. I am going to give this a try...just printed off your recipe. Thank you to you all for sharing such yummy recipes here! Blessings to you all! Camille

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  6. Just for a twist, why don't you use coconut oil and coconut milk instead of the butter and milk. Would likely be very very tastey.

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  7. This sounds just like a pie my Mother used to make - it was called impossible pie.

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  8. I make this pie gluten free by using Pamela's all purpose mix in place of the flour. Any gluten free flour blend should work.

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  9. Should I use unsweetened or sweetened coconut?
    Thanks.
    Erin

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    1. But if you use sweetened coconut you can reduce the amount of sugar by half (I usually reduce it even more).

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  10. Good job Betty..looks great and a def. must try..

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  11. I've made this pie several times and really enjoy it! It does the trick when I'm really craving a coconut cream pie but it's too humid to make. :)

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  12. Oh yum - that takes me back to something similar that my Mom used to make. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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  13. I made it yesterday! My husband said it his perfect dessert. I added mini chocolate chips to the mix before baking and served the pie with fresh raspberries and whipping cream on top. Five star!!!

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    1. Adding chocolate and raspberries..five star for sure:)

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  14. Lovely work, Betty! Would you be happy to link it in to the current Food on Friday over at Carole's Chatter which is creating a collection of pie and tart recipes? This is the link . I do hope to see you there. There are already some great pies and tarts linked in. Cheers

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  15. Wow is this pie ever good, and easy, made it yesterday and had it for dessert with ice cream. Thank you for sharing.I am going to make a pineapple sauce to serve with it tonight.
    Betty W.

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    1. Happy you enjoyed the pie. Pineapple sauce..another good idea!

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  16. It's in the oven right now :)
    This was one of the very rare times when I already had on hand everything a recipe calls for...even my Grammy's 10" glass pie dish! Usually I use the smaller ones, so it's nice that the big one is getting a turn. And the filling went right up to the top! Can't wait to see the results. See? Who am I kidding? I can't wait to taste the results! ;)

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    1. Reporting back: absolutely delicious! Will become a go-to recipe. Thank you!!

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  17. This tasted more like a clafouti. Actually, reminded me of a coconut omelet. Did not enjoy it at all.

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  18. I just made this tonight and the fam loved it!! I enjoy your blog...it's a piece of home for me here in Australia. God bless you.

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  19. I just made the pie tonight and the fam enjoyed it!! I like your blog...it's a piece of home for me while we're living down under. God bless you.

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  20. we make this so much that i sometimes eat it for breakfast it's so good!

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