Coconut Custard Pie III Recipe

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
In a large bowl beat eggs then stir in sugar, salt, nutmeg or cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
Heat milk in a small saucepan then pour milk slowly into egg mixture, whisking constantly. Stir in coconut, then pour mixture into pastry shell.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve slightly warm or chilled. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
272 cal
14%

Fat
11.8 g
18%

Carbs
35.2 g
11%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (59)

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TERVGIRLMOM

Jul. 31, 2004

"Very nice "classic" coconut custard pie with a hint of vanilla and nutmeg. For a creamy and rich filling that will fit perfectly into the pie shell, cut the milk to 2 cups (better yet, use 1 1/2 cups ..." See moremilk and 1/2 cup half and half or heavy cream. The pie was set after 30 minutes of baking but I left it in the oven for 3 minutes longer to brown a bit more. I will be making this again for sure!"

MEGWEST

Apr. 20, 2003

"This pie was very yummy, lots of coconut. Everyone loved it! I replaced a 1/2 cup of milk with heavy cream, used fresh ground nutmeg, a dash of cinnamon and a homemade pie crust. I also used a litt..." See morele less sugar because my shredded coconut was sweetened. I will definately make this again, it took very little time."

MAMA GIN

Nov. 1, 2008

"When I gave up searching for my grandmother's special "secret recipe," I gave this a whirl. My father thought it was the best pie I have ever made. What a thrill to make a pie that contends with my ..." See moregrandmother's! I even liked it, and I am not a fan of coconut! Delicious! *****Update: Since my father has become a Diabetic, I have been making this pie using regular Splenda (not the baking blend kind) and have still had EXCELLENT results. I also use unsweetened coconut now.*****"

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