Old Fashioned Coconut Custard Pie Recipe - A Coconut Lover's Dream! (2024)

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This Old Fashioned Coconut Custard Pie recipe tastes like a coconut crème brulee! An easy coconut pie with a flaky crust that’s filled with loads of shredded coconut set in a baked custard.

This recipe and photo have been updated in 2018

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Homemade Coconut Custard Pie

I am constantly trying to push my comfort zone when it comes to baking. The best way to challenge yourself is to try and try again! Often times, I will test recipes from cookbooks, new and old. What I love about older cookbooks, is that the details are very vague, and it leaves the interpretation up to you.

This Old FashionedCoconut Custard Pie was adapted from a cookbook that was copyrightfrom 1933, and this edition was printed in 1937. The pages are an aged yellow, and it smells like the library. There are some notes inside the front cover from the pervious owner, and all the photos are in black and white. These are the best kind of cookbooks!

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The original name for this was “Vanity Fair Coconut Custard Pie”. I have never baked anything like this before. The ingredients are simple: 3 eggs, sugar, a dash of salt, milk and lots of coconut. After it is baked, it reminds me of crème brulee in that the filling is a baked custard.

When I originally cut into this pie, I wasn’t sure if it was quite right, but after looking through several updated versions of the recipe, I saw that it in fact resembled the vintage pie.

I baked this recipe a second time, adding my own spin to the recipe. Instead of using all regular milk, I substituted 1 cup of coconut milk. The original recipe, while full of coconut flakes, did not have enough flavor for me. So I decided to also add one teaspoon of coconut extract, and I doubled the amount of coconut flakes that the recipe called for. I was much happier with the second version.

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Since the filling is pretty much pure liquid, I was not sure if the crust would get soggy. Turns out it was actually perfect! It was soft, yet flaky. I decided that I would keep this pie refrigerated, but the recipe did not specify. I think I liked the idea of a cold pie better for the summer anyway!

This pie definitely needs to cool all the way before serving. The filling will still be a bit jiggly, which will make you question whether it is done for not. I still used a toothpick to see if it was baked through, and it was. As it cools, it will become more firm. This is typical with custard pies.

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For the crust, you should use your favorite recipe or you can try my favorite easy pie crust.I usually end up freezing one. I also have a gluten-free pie crust that you can also use.

Remember, that with any pie crust, it is better to work with it cold! I struggle to make the prettiest edges, but practice makes perfect, right? I find that I have been more successful with a Crisco based pie crust recipe. The edges tend to shrink less because Crisco has a higher melting temperature.

This pie can be made in a standard 9-inch pie dish in either a regular or a deep dish pie. Since I updated the recipe that is significantly less liquid, and a deep dish pan is not needed.

When I served this pie to my friends, they suggested that it would be awesome with a drizzle of raspberry sauce, and I couldn’t agree more!

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Old Fashioned Coconut Custard Pie

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  • Author: Julianne Dell
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices

Description

This Old Fashioned Coconut Custard Pie is similar to what you would imagine a coconut crème brulee might be. The flaky pie crust is filled with loads of shredded coconut set in a baked custard.

Ingredients

  • 1 Pie crust shell, prepared
  • 3 Large eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1 cup milk (I used non0fat)
  • 1 cup coconut milk, mixed
  • 2 cups shredded coconut, sweetened
  • Whipped cream for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450° F.
  2. Prepare a pastry pie shell, roll about and place in pie plate. Trim and flute the edges.
  3. To prepare the filling start by whisking the eggs, gradually adding in sugar and salt. Whisk until smooth and frothy.
  4. Add coconut extract, milk and coconut milk. Be sure to mix the coconut milk before adding to the eggs.
  5. Last, add the shredded coconut and whisk into the filling. Pour batter into prepared pie shell.
  6. Place pie plate on lower rack in your oven. Bake at 450°F for 20 minutes.
  7. After 20 minutes, turn the oven down to 350° F and cover the crust with foil to prevent burning. Bake for another 20-25 minutes.
  8. Pie will still be slightly jiggly on top, but stick a toothpick around the pie to ensure the filling has baked. If there is any bubbling or liquid on top, dab it lightly with a paper towel.
  9. Allow pie to cool completely before serving. I suggest to refrigerate and serve cold. Serve with whipped cream or a raspberry sauce.

Notes

This recipe and photo have been updated in 2018 to reduce the amount of liquid in this recipe.

Nutrition Information:

1 slice

373

24.2g

257.5mg

23.6g

36.4g

1.9g

6g

70.4mg

  • Category: Pie
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

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FAQs

What is coconut custard pie made of? ›

Sweetened shredded coconut is finely shredded and has added sugar, which enhances the coconut flavor. Eggs: Eggs thicken the custard as it bakes, enriching the custard and giving it a pale yellow color. Milk: Milk adds needed liquid to the pie filling. Sugar: Sugar is essential to any good pie recipe.

How many calories in a coconut custard pie? ›

The Bakery Coconut Custard Pie (1 serving) contains 43g total carbs, 43g net carbs, 15g fat, 5g protein, and 320 calories.

Does store bought coconut custard pie have to be refrigerated? ›

Custard pies (ex. Sweet Potato Coconut, Cardamom Tahini Squash, or Apple Butter Custard) are best eaten within 2 days of purchase if stored at room temperature. However, they can also be refrigerated for up to 1 week.

Where did the Buko tart come from? ›

The buko pie is said to have originated from the province of Laguna in the Philippines. The creators of this Filipino pastry were the Pahud sisters who were locals of the Municipality of Los Baños, Laguna.

What are the 3 types of custard and their ingredients? ›

There are three main varieties of custard: baked custard, stirred custard, and steamed custard. The first two are both popular in Western cuisine. Baked custard is typically firmer and made with whole eggs, while stirred custards can be much runnier and often only contain the yolks.

What is the difference between custard and pie? ›

In North America, "custard pie" commonly refers to a plain mixture of milk, eggs, sugar, salt, vanilla extract and sometimes nutmeg combined with a pie crust. It is distinctly different from a cream pie, which contains cooked custard poured into a cooled, precooked crust.

Is custard pie high in carbs? ›

Custard pie (1 piece - single crust - 1/8 of 9" pie) contains 28.4g total carbs, 27.9g net carbs, 14.5g fat, 7.3g protein, and 275 calories.

How much sugar is in a coconut pie? ›

Coconut Pie Ingredients

Sugar: This coconut pie recipe starts with a cup of white sugar. Flour: All-purpose flour helps thicken the filling. Eggs: Three eggs add moisture and help bind the filling together. Butter: A stick of softened butter lends moisture and richness.

How much sugar is in a coconut custard pie? ›

Old fashioned coconut custard pie, coconut custard contains 330 calories per 125 g serving. This serving contains 17 g of fat, 7 g of protein and 38 g of carbohydrate. The latter is 19 g sugar and 3 g of dietary fiber, the rest is complex carbohydrate.

Does coconut pie go bad? ›

A store-bought, unopened coconut cream pie usually stays fresh until the date printed on the package if refrigerated - generally about 2 to 3 days. Once the pie has been opened, it should be eaten within 2 to 3 days. If the pie is homemade, the expiration timeline is about the same; eat within 2 days for best quality.

Can you leave a custard pie out overnight? ›

If a pie contains eggs or dairy products, it should be stored in the refrigerator and not left out at room temperature for more than two hours. Pies that do not contain dairy products, such as fruit pies can be stored, loosely covered at room temperature for up to two days.

Can custard be left out overnight? ›

Since it is a custard, you should probably refrigerate it as soon as it is cool. A very sugary or acidic custard may be able to resist bacteria for a couple days (see Bismark donuts), but unless the recipe was specifically developed to be stable at room temperature, then there is some risk of it going bad.

What is the English name of buko? ›

< Tagalog buko young, green-husked coconut.

What is Buko pie in English? ›

Buko Pie (Filipino Coconut Pie) is a well-known and beloved dessert in the Philippines. Buko is the Filipino word for young coconut, and as you might guess, Buko Pie is a coconut pie made with tender, young coconut meat.

Is Buko Pie a delicacy? ›

Buko pie is famous for being the delicacy that people bring home to their families and friends after a trip to the South.

What is custard pie made of? ›

Combine sugar, milk, melted butter, flour, vanilla, and nutmeg in a large bowl; mix well. Beat in eggs until well blended. Pour filling into partially baked pie shell. Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes.

What is custard made from? ›

Custard is a variety of culinary preparations based on sweetened milk, cheese, or cream cooked with egg or egg yolk to thicken it, and sometimes also flour, corn starch, or gelatin.

What is custard filling made of? ›

Custard is generally referred to as a dessert or sweet sauce made with milk, eggs, and sugar. Custard is a variety of culinary preparations, based on cooked mixture of milk (cream) and egg yolk.

What is the difference between baked custard and custard? ›

Stirred custards are cooked in a saucepan until thick but still liquid in consistency, while baked custards are usually cooked in ovenproof dishes in a water bath or bain-marie until set.

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