my friend's old fashioned coconut custard pie
My good friend and co-worker, Colleen, used to bring this pie to our company potlucks. It disappeared like new fallen snow every time, and sometimes caused a scuffle or two... it is that good!! Before she retired, she shared the recipe with a few of us. My husband can eat the whole thing in 1 night! On top of that, it is easier than most of the coconut custard pie recipes, so it is a win/win!!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This coconut custard pie recipe proves anyone can bake a pie. Simply mix the ingredients, pour it into a pie shell, and when it bakes it makes its own custard. The custard has a vanilla coconut flavor with a fluffy, creamy center. On top is crunchy flaked coconut. It's an easy homemade pie filled with traditional coconut custard pie flavors. You can't go wrong with this old-fashioned pie for a holiday dessert table.
Ingredients
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 stick butter, melted
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups coconut, flaked or shredded
- 9 inch - deep dish pie crust
How To Make my friend's old fashioned coconut custard pie
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 F. Mix eggs and sugar well with a hand mixer. -
Step 2Dissolve corn starch in 1/4 cup of the half and half.
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Step 3Add back to remaining half and half and stir until well combined.
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Step 4Add half and half mixture slowly to the egg/sugar mix, while continuing to beat on low speed; add salt.
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Step 5Stir in the melted butter by hand.
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Step 6Add vanilla extract and coconut.
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Step 7Pour into pie crust. Bake for 45-60 minutes, depending on your oven.
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Step 8Cover the edges of the pie crust with foil if browning too quickly. The top of the pie should be a golden color.
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