Description
Kentucky Sawdust Pie is a delightful Southern dessert made with sweetened coconut, crunchy pecans, and graham cracker crumbs, all tucked into a buttery pie crust. Despite its humble name, this pie offers a rich, satisfying flavor with a perfect combination of textures. Serve it with whipped cream and fresh banana slices for an irresistible treat that will surely please any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 1½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1½ cups chopped pecans
- 7 large egg whites (unbeaten)
- Sliced bananas (for serving)
- Whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). This will ensure that the pie bakes evenly.
- Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweetened shredded coconut, graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and chopped pecans. Stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Add Egg Whites: Pour the unbeaten egg whites into the dry mixture. Stir by hand until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed. The mixture will be thick and slightly sticky.
- Fill the Pie Crust: Spoon the filling into the unbaked pie crust, spreading it evenly to ensure a uniform bake.
- Bake the Pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set. Be careful not to overbake; the center should remain slightly gooey for the best texture.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, slice and serve each piece topped with sliced bananas and a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
- Be sure not to overmix the filling as the texture can become too dense. The consistency should be slightly sticky.
- This pie is best served with fresh banana slices and whipped cream, as it balances the richness of the pie.
- If you don’t have an unbaked pie crust, you can use a store-bought version or make your own from scratch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0mg