Coconut Pie
Prepare a rich coconut pie using a blend of coconut milk, shredded coconut, and a buttery crust, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| All-purpose Flour | 250 | Grams |
| Unsalted Butter | 125 | Grams |
| Granulated Sugar | 100 | Grams |
| Salt | 1 | Tsp |
| Water | 60 | Ml |
| Coconut Milk | 400 | Ml |
| Shredded Coconut | 150 | Grams |
| Eggs | 3 | Count |
| Vanilla Extract | 1 | Tsp |
| Whole Milk | 120 | Ml |
| Cornstarch | 2 | Tbsp |
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- In a bowl, mix flour, 50 grams of sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and mix until crumbly.
- Add ice water gradually to the flour mixture, mixing until dough forms. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and fit it into a pie dish. Trim and crimp the edges.
- Blind bake the crust for 15 minutes using pie weights, then remove weights and bake for another 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, whole milk, and remaining sugar. Heat until sugar dissolves.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Gradually add to the milk mixture, stirring constantly.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat until thickened. Stir in shredded coconut.
- Pour the coconut filling into the baked crust and smooth the top.
- Bake the pie for 25-30 minutes until the filling is set. Cool before serving.
Prep
- Chill pie dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling out.
Kitchen equipment
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