BUKO (YOUNG COCONUT) PIE

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Make and share this Buko (Young Coconut) Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by velorutionista

Categories     Pie

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup corn oil
1 tablespoon water
3 1/3 cups young coconut meat (buko)
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup cheese, grated

Steps:

  • To prepare the crust:.
  • Combine flour and salt. Blend in oil thoroughly using a fork. Sprinkle with water. Continue "cutting" with a fork until flour mixture forms tiny lumps. Form flour mixture into a ball.
  • Divide dough into 2 equal portions. Roll out to make 2 crusts. Cover bottom of pie pan with one crust. Cut excess.
  • Prick bottom pastry all over with fork. Bake in preheated oven at 450°F for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown
  • To prepare the filling:
  • Combine all ingredients except cheese and cook over low heat. Continue stirring until thick. Pour mixture into pastry-lined pie pan.
  • Top filling with the second crust. Seal ends all around with a fork.
  • Bake at 400 °F until top crust turns golden brown. Sprinkle grated cheese on top.
  • Bake for additional 5 minutes.
  • Serve hot or cold.

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