Southern Coconut Pie Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 40 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delectable delight of Southern Coconut Pie! This recipe, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com, promises a perfect balance of sweetness and coconut flavor, encapsulated in a buttery crust. Whether you’re craving a dessert for a weeknight treat or a special occasion, this pie is sure to please.
Recipe Category:
Pie 🥧
Keywords:
Dessert, Coconut, Fruit, Nuts, Free Of…, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantities |
|---|---|
| Unsalted butter | 1 |
| Sugar | 1/2 |
| Eggs | 1/2 |
| Fresh lemon juice | 3 |
| Vanilla extract | 4 |
| Sweetened flaked coconut | 1 |
| Sweetened flaked coconut (extra) | 1 1/2 |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 253.9
- Fat Content: 18g
- Saturated Fat Content: 10.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 73.2mg
- Sodium Content: 127mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 21g
- Fiber Content: 1.1g
- Sugar Content: 13.6g
- Protein Content: 2.9g
Servings:
Makes 12 servings.
Recipe Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Melt Butter: In a heavy medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat until it’s completely melted.
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Add Sugar: Once the butter is melted, add the sugar to the saucepan. Stir the mixture continuously until the sugar is fully incorporated and the mixture is heated through.
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Transfer Mixture: Transfer the butter and sugar mixture to a bowl to cool slightly.
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Add Eggs and Flavorings: To the bowl with the butter-sugar mixture, add the eggs, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.
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Stir in Coconut: Gradually stir in 1 1/2 cups of sweetened flaked coconut into the mixture until evenly distributed.
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Pour Filling: Pour the filling into your prepared pie crust, spreading it out evenly.
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Bake: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the filling is deep golden brown and set.
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Cool: Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack.
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Optional Garnish: If desired, garnish the cooled pie with shredded coconut for an extra touch of coconut flavor.
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Serve: Slice the pie into 12 servings and serve at room temperature.
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Storage: This pie can be made one day ahead. Simply cover and chill it in the refrigerator. Before serving, bring it to room temperature for the best taste and texture.
Enjoy the irresistible combination of creamy coconut filling and buttery crust with this Southern Coconut Pie recipe. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert will have everyone coming back for seconds!
