Grammie’s Coconut Pie
🧾 Ingredients
1/2 cup (115 g) melted butter
3/4 cup (150 g) sugar
1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
2 cups (480 ml) milk
4 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups (120 g) shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
1/4 tsp salt
👨🍳 Instructions
- Preheat & prepare
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) pie dish. - Mix everything
In a large bowl, whisk together:
melted butter
sugar
eggs
milk
vanilla
Add flour and salt, whisk until smooth.
Stir in shredded coconut. - Bake
Pour mixture into the prepared pie dish.
Bake for 45–55 minutes until:
top is golden
center is set (slightly firm, not liquid) - Cool
Let cool completely—this helps it set into layers:
light crust on bottom
creamy custard center
coconut topping
🍽️ Serving
Serve at room temperature or chilled
Optional: top with whipped cream or a sprinkle of toasted coconut
💡 Tips
Don’t skip resting time—it firms up beautifully
Use full-fat milk for best texture
Add a little lemon zest for a fresh twist
Toast the coconut first for deeper flavor