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Coconut Custard Pie II

SUBMITTED BY: Ellen PHOTO BY: Howard

"Competing for 'best pie in the world' prize. With it's caramelized topping, this custard pie is something special."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 16 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 1 - 9 inch pie

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 (9 inch) pie shell
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Beat eggs slightly, stir in white sugar, salt and vanilla. Gradually stir in milk. Add 1/2 cup coconut to filling, and reserve remaining 1/2 cup for the top. Pour filling into pie shell.
  3. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until knife inserted into center of pie comes out clean. Cool pie completely.
  4. Before serving, mix 1/2 cup coconut with butter and brown sugar. Sprinkle on top of pie. Broil, about 3 or 4 inches away from heat, for 2 to 4 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2003 by RS29
This is a great pie! The only thing is that it needs to cook a little longer than the recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2002 by LIGHTKEEPER23
This was very delicious. It turned out well, the topping really makes the pie. Would make it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by JTBOTTOMS
This is hard to keep from eating. It is easy too. Great tasting when warm. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2005 by Debby R.
My family loves coconut custard pie but I don't. After many requests for it, I finally gave... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2004 by DUSTER2
This recipe is great, easy to make, family loves it. Most people have tried a recipe they read... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2008 by janetholcomb
I love coconut pie this is a delicious pie next time I will just use 2 cups of milk it boiled... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2007 by Brisa88
I though this was pretty good. Next time I'll make my own pie shell... :) I put a little more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2007 by mels_a_baker
This was the first pie I ever made and it was awesome! I used another recipe for the crust but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2007 by Doree'
I have been the master baker in my family.. I do all the pies on Easter (Italian Grain Pie)... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2007 by JEZZI16
My first ccp attempt - topping was great but inside was too loose . I now see another review... MORE

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