Coconut Custard Pie II

59 Reviews

“Competing for 'best pie in the world' prize. With it's caramelized topping, this custard pie is something special.” - by Ellen

Ingredients

4 eggs
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups milk
1 cup flaked coconut
1 (9 inch) pie shell
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened

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Original recipe yields 1 - 9 inch pie

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Beat eggs slightly, stir in white sugar, salt and vanilla. Gradually stir in milk. Add 1/2 cup coconut to filling, and reserve remaining 1/2 cup for the top. Pour filling into pie shell.
Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until knife inserted into center of pie comes out clean. Cool pie completely.
Before serving, mix 1/2 cup coconut with butter and brown sugar. Sprinkle on top of pie. Broil, about 3 or 4 inches away from heat, for 2 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
299 cal
15%

Fat
14.6 g
23%

Carbs
35.7 g
12%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (59)

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janetholcomb

Aug. 10, 2008

"I love coconut pie this is a delicious pie next time I will just use 2 cups of milk it boiled over in my oven and I also let it cook about 10 more minutes before the knife came out clean like the othe..." See morer reviews sayed. Thank you for the recipe and reviews they are very helpful"

RS29

Dec. 14, 2003

"This is a great pie! The only thing is that it needs to cook a little longer than the recipe says. I made a second pie the same night, because the first one was so good. The brown sugar topping adds ..." See morejust the right amount of sweetness."