Coconut Pie Makes Its Own Crust
Discover the magic of a dessert that practically bakes itself with this Coconut Pie That Makes Its Own Crust! Perfect for busy bakers or coconut lovers, this recipe requires just 10 minutes of prep before it transforms into a stunningly golden, self-layering pie in the oven. Made with simple ingredients like creamy milk, unsweetened shredded coconut, and a hint of vanilla, this dessert delivers a custard-like filling with a rich coconut flavor, while the outer edges form their own delicate crust. No rolling or dough preparation needed! Serve this dreamy pie as a standalone treat or with a dollop of whipped cream for a finishing touch. Ready in under an hour, this easy, crowd-pleasing dessert is perfect for family gatherings, dinner parties, or whenever the craving for coconut strikes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 0.25 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish or round baking dish and set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs until well combined using a whisk or electric hand mixer on low speed.
Gradually add the sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the eggs. Continue mixing until smooth and fully incorporated.
Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into the mixture. Whisk until there are no lumps and everything is evenly mixed.
Slowly pour in the milk and stir. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
Fold in the shredded coconut until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared pie dish. The batter will even itself out in the dish.
Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 50–55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack. The pie will firm up as it cools.
Slice and serve on its own, or with a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2233 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.2 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.6 g | 328% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 912 mg | 304% | |
| Sodium | 1200 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 282.9 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 228.8 g | ||
| Protein | 51.1 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.5 mcg | 47% | |
| Calcium | 754 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1372 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
