Description
Delightful French Coconut Pie promises a tropical escape with classic southern charm. Crisp pastry and rich coconut custard create a perfect dessert you’ll savor with pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Configure the oven to 350F (175C), establishing an optimal baking environment for a golden, tempting dessert.
- Crust Preparation: Carefully nestle the pie crust into a standard pie dish, meticulously crimping the edges for an elegant presentation. Briefly toast the crust to fortify against moisture infiltration.
- Filling Fusion: Whisk together sugar, melted butter, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, and salt until achieving a silky, unified liquid. Incorporate shredded coconut, ensuring thorough and even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Pie Assembly: Delicately pour the coconut-infused filling into the prepared crust, utilizing a spatula to create a smooth, consistent surface that eliminates potential air pockets.
- Baking and Finishing: Slide the pie into the preheated oven, baking for 45-50 minutes until the surface transforms into a rich, caramelized golden-brown. Validate doneness by inserting a toothpick near the center – it should emerge pristine with minimal residue.
- Cooling and Presentation: Extract the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature, permitting the custard-like filling to stabilize and set. Optional: Embellish with toasted coconut flakes or a cloud of whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Select High-Quality Coconut: Choose fresh, unsweetened shredded coconut for the most authentic and vibrant flavor profile in your pie.
- Prevent Crust Sogginess: Pre-bake the pie crust for 10 minutes to create a protective barrier that stops the filling from making the bottom soggy and maintains a crisp texture.
- Master Filling Consistency: Whisk ingredients thoroughly but gently to avoid incorporating too much air, which can cause the filling to become puffy or unstable during baking.
- Monitor Baking Carefully: Check the pie at 40 minutes to prevent over-browning; cover edges with aluminum foil if they’re turning too dark while the center needs more time to set completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 366
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg