Description
Indulge in the decadent and classic French Coconut Pie, a delightful dessert that pairs the sweetness of coconut with a flaky pie crust. This easy-to-make pie is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Pie Crust:
Filling:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the filling: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, and melted butter until smooth. Stir in the flour, vinegar, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined. Fold in the shredded coconut.
- Fill the crust: Pour the mixture into the unbaked pie crust and spread evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. A toothpick inserted in the middle should come out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the pie cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This pie is even better chilled or served at room temperature the next day.
- Pairs beautifully with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
