BUTTERMILK COCONUT CHESS PIE

Buttermilk Coconut Chess Pie image

Provided by alexander5

Categories Pie

Time 1h

Yield 2 pies, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (9 inch) frozen pie crusts, unbaked (do not use deep dish)
1 large egg
4 large egg yolks
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup heavy cream
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 300°F Prick the frozen pie shells all over with a fork and partially bake the shells for about 8 minutes, until they start to puff slightly.
Meanwhile, place the egg, yolks, sugars, salt, buttermilk, cream and butter in a stainless-stell mixing bowl. Set the mixing bowl over a pot of boiling water. Whisk the mixture constantly, until no yello streaks remain and the mixture is shiny and warm to the touch, about 3 or 4 minutes. Stir in the coconut and pour the filling into the crusts. Bake until golden and firm, 50 to 65 minutes. Makes 2 pies, with 12 to 16 servings total.