LAURA BUSH'S TEXAS BUTTERMILK COCONUT PIE

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Laura Bush's Texas Buttermilk Coconut Pie image

I've had this recipe for many years. I haven't made it yet. But it sounded interesting. So I've kept the recipe all these years, so I could make it sometime when I have all the ingredients on hand.

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Pies

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9-inch) pie shell, unbaked
1/4 c butter, melted
1 c granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 c buttermilk
1 c sweetened shredded coconut, divided
1 Tbsp butter
2 c whipped cream

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • 2. Mix together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, buttermilk and 1/2 cup shredded coconut . Pour into pie shell.
  • 3. Bake at 350° for 40 to 45 minutes or until set.. Let cool.
  • 4. Melt 1 Tbsp butter in a skillet. Add remaining 1/2 cup of coconut, and toast over low heat until lightly golden.
  • 5. Garnish pie with the whipped cream. (For a lovely presentation, place whipped cream in pastry bag fitted with a star tip, and pipe the whipped cream on the pie surface.)
  • 6. Sprinkle the toasted coconut over the whipped cream. Chill until ready to serve.

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