Description
This French Coconut Pie is a delightful dessert with a rich, creamy filling and a perfectly golden top. Made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, eggs, and shredded coconut, this pie is the perfect combination of sweet and coconutty, with a satisfying custard-like texture. It’s an easy-to-make dessert that’s sure to impress at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the shredded coconut and milk, combining everything until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9-inch pie dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving. The pie will firm up as it cools.
Notes
- This pie is best served chilled or at room temperature.
- You can add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
- If you like, you can toast the coconut slightly before adding it to the pie mixture for a deeper coconut flavor.