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Old Fashion Coconut Pie

This creamy, dreamy Old Fashion Coconut Pie is filled with coconut and vanilla, making it a nostalgic dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie
  • 1 pre-made pie crust 1 pre-made pie crust (9-inch)
  • 3/4 cup 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 3 large 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare your pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish, following the instructions on the packaging if you’re using a store-bought one. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt until well blended.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the milk and eggs, whisking until everything is mixed well. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the milk mixture to the flour mixture, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
  6. Fold in the shredded coconut into the mixture until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the mixture into the prepared crust, spreading it evenly.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30 minutes or until the pie is set and lightly browned on top.
Cooling
  1. Let the pie cool for at least an hour before slicing, allowing it to firm up.
  2. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, perhaps with a dollop of whipped cream on top.

Notes

Use fresh coconut when possible for a better flavor. Be careful not to overmix your batter to avoid a tough texture. For a toasted coconut topping, sprinkle extra shredded coconut on top during the last 5 minutes of baking.