Description
Indulge in the creamy, tropical flavors of this Coconut Custard Pie! Perfectly baked with a golden top, this dessert is sure to delight anyone with a sweet tooth. It’s a delightful combination of rich coconut and smooth custard that makes for a perfect treat any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 7 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Extra coconut for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, shredded coconut, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, melted butter, and sugar. Blend well until the mixture is smooth.
- Prepare Pie Pan: Pour the mixture into a buttered and floured pie pan.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the top with ground nutmeg and additional shredded coconut if desired.
- Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until the pie is set and the top is golden brown.
- Cool and Refrigerate: Remove from the oven and let it cool at room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate until nice and cold.
Notes
- For added texture, consider toasting the shredded coconut before mixing it into the pie.
- This pie can be made a day in advance; chilling it overnight enhances the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg