9ozrefrigerated pie dough, fitted into a 9-inch pie plate
0.85cupgranulated sugar
2tbspall-purpose flour
0.25tspfine sea salt
0.25tspground nutmeg
5.5ozbeaten eggs
1cupcanned coconut milk, well shaken
0.75cupwhole milk
1.25tsppure vanilla extract
2.5tbspunsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1.25cupsweetened shredded coconut
0.5cuptoasted coconut flakesoptional, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Preheat oven to 350°F. Set a rimmed baking sheet on the middle rack to heat.
Fit the dough into a 9-inch pie plate, crimp edges, and freeze for 10 minutes.
Whisk sugar, flour, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
Whisk in the beaten eggs until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Slowly whisk in coconut milk, whole milk, and vanilla, then whisk in the melted butter.
Fold in the shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
Pour the filling into the chilled crust and place the pie on the hot baking sheet.
Bake 45 to 50 minutes, until edges are set and the center still jiggles slightly.
Shield the crust edges with foil if they brown too fast.
Cool on a rack for 2 hours. Chill 1 hour to firm before slicing.
Top with toasted coconut, slice, and serve.
Notes
For a bakery-style twist, add 1 tsp coconut extract or a splash of dark rum to the custard. Serve slightly chilled with whipped cream, or toast extra coconut for crunch. Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days; enjoy leftovers cold.This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Coconut Custard Pie Delight flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.