Best Coconut Custard Pie Recipe [with Video]

Get ready to be wowed with the Best Coconut Custard Pie Recipe you’ll ever make!

Coconut custard pie is a delicious and indulgent dessert that features a rich, creamy filling made with eggs, milk, sugar and coconut, all baked in a flaky pastry crust.

This classic pie has a smooth and velvety texture with a subtle coconut flavor and a slightly toasted top.

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There’s no better way to top off a scrumptious dinner than with a big slice of this yummy coconut custard pie.

If desired, top with even more toasted coconut. I mean, can you really ever have too much coconut?

We crave it at the holidays – and not just Christmas either. Coconut is a perfect Spring taste for your desserts.

Top with Homemade Goodness

Or better yet, some homemade whipped cream. 

Don’t even bother buying that canned stuffed.

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If you haven’t made your own homemade whipped cream yet, you have absolutely no idea what you are missing!

It’s super easy to do and has such a wonderful taste – it’s like eating magic.

Best Coconut Custard Pie Recipe

With its sweet, tropical flavor and beautiful presentation, coconut custard pie is sure to become a favorite among your family and friends.

With the mild taste of coconut and sweet taste of custard, you’ll want to go back for seconds.

Ingredients for Coconut Custard Pie

• Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, chopped
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 2-1/2 cups 2% milk
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Toasted sweetened shredded coconut, optional

Directions for Pie

Preheat oven to 450°. Line a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate with pastry; trim and flute edges.

Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake 10 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer.

Sprinkle coconut over crust; set aside. Reduce oven setting to 350°.

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, sugar, flour, vanilla and salt. Pour over coconut; sprinkle with nutmeg.

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Bake, uncovered, 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate leftovers.

Video Instructions for Best Coconut Custard Pie Recipe

A special thanks for this recipe from culinary.net, which adapted it from Taste of Home.

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