COCONUT CUSTARD PIE II

Coconut Custard Pie II image

Competing for 'best pie in the world' prize. With its caramelized topping, this custard pie is something special.

Provided by Ellen

Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes Coconut Pie Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 eggs
½ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups milk
1 cup flaked coconut
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
¼ cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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.
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 106.7 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 304.6 mg, Sugar 26.4 g