Description
This Best Ever Crustless Coconut Pie is a creamy, easy-to-make dessert that combines the rich flavors of coconut and vanilla in a custard-like pie without the need for a traditional crust. Baked to golden perfection, it offers a delightful texture and a comforting, tropical taste perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Pie Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch pie dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add dry and flavoring ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, whole milk, vanilla extract, and salt to the wet mixture, whisking continuously until the batter is evenly combined with no lumps.
- Incorporate coconut: Stir in the sweetened shredded coconut until it is evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour and bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pie dish and bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top turns golden and the center is set. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out mostly clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the pie to cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before slicing to let it fully set. Serve warm or chilled according to preference.
Notes
- This pie creates its own crust as it bakes, making it wonderfully simple to prepare.
- For a deeper coconut flavor, lightly toast half of the shredded coconut before adding it to the batter.
- Using coconut milk in place of half of the whole milk will enhance the creaminess and coconut flavor even further.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
