French Coconut Pie Recipe

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) .
2. If using a store-bought pie crust, place it in a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges as desired. For homemade crusts, follow your recipe’s instructions for preparing the crust.

Step 2: Make the Filling

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, flour, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined.
2. Stir in the sweetened shredded coconut and evaporated milk (or heavy cream). Mix until the coconut is evenly distributed throughout the filling.

Step 3: Assemble the Pie

1. Pour the coconut filling into the prepared pie crust, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
2. If desired, sprinkle additional shredded coconut on top for extra texture and flavor.

Step 4: Bake the Pie

1. Place the pie on a baking sheet (to catch any spills) and bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes , or until the center is set and the top is golden brown. To check for doneness, gently shake the pie—it should jiggle slightly in the center but not be liquidy.
2. If the crust begins to brown too quickly, cover the edges with aluminum foil or a pie crust shield.

Step 5: Cool and Serve

1. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. This allows the filling to set properly.
2. Once cooled, slice into wedges and serve as-is or with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent touch.