laura bush's texas buttermilk coconut pie

32 Pinches
Renton, WA
Updated on Apr 23, 2016

I've had this recipe for many years. I haven't made it yet. But it sounded interesting. So I've kept the recipe all these years, so I could make it sometime when I have all the ingredients on hand.

prep time 50 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 (9-inch) - pie shell, unbaked
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, divided
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cups whipped cream

How To Make laura bush's texas buttermilk coconut pie

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Step 2
    Mix together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, buttermilk and 1/2 cup shredded coconut . Pour into pie shell.
  • Step 3
    Bake at 350° for 40 to 45 minutes or until set.. Let cool.
  • Step 4
    Melt 1 Tbsp butter in a skillet. Add remaining 1/2 cup of coconut, and toast over low heat until lightly golden.
  • Step 5
    Garnish pie with the whipped cream. (For a lovely presentation, place whipped cream in pastry bag fitted with a star tip, and pipe the whipped cream on the pie surface.)
  • Step 6
    Sprinkle the toasted coconut over the whipped cream. Chill until ready to serve.

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Category: Pies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Sugar

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