Description
Silky French coconut pie brings tropical bliss straight from Louisiana’s heartwarming kitchens. Sweet custard layers and toasted coconut create a delightful dessert you’ll savor with pure southern comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Seasoning and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a warm 350°F, creating the perfect environment for baking this tropical-inspired dessert.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the shredded coconut with granulated sugar, cracking fresh eggs and incorporating them alongside creamy milk and richly melted butter.
- Enhance the mixture with a splash of aromatic vanilla extract and a delicate pinch of salt, whisking until all ingredients meld into a smooth, cohesive filling.
- Carefully transfer the luscious coconut mixture into a prepared pie crust, ensuring an even distribution that promises consistent flavor in every slice.
- Place the pie in the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 40-45 minutes until the surface transforms into a golden-brown landscape and the filling sets with a gentle firmness.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it rest, allowing the intense heat to gradually dissipate and the filling to stabilize completely.
- Once cooled to room temperature, slice and serve the French Coconut Pie, revealing its tender, creamy interior and inviting golden-kissed surface.
- For an extra refreshing experience, chill the pie briefly before serving, intensifying its delightful coconut essence and creating a sublime dessert perfect for any occasion.
Notes
- Toasting coconut beforehand enhances the nutty, rich flavor profile and adds delightful crispness to the pie’s texture.
- Use unsweetened shredded coconut for better control of overall sweetness and more natural coconut taste.
- Gluten-free option: Replace traditional pie crust with almond flour or graham cracker crust made from gluten-free crackers.
- Reduce butter slightly and substitute with coconut oil for an extra intense tropical coconut experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 303 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg