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A slice of toasted coconut pie on a dessert plate.
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5 from 8 votes

Coconut Pie Recipe

Made with toasted coconut, rich butter, and fragrant vanilla, this classic French Coconut Pie is incredibly flavorful and melt-in-your-mouth delicious! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Cool1 hour
Total Time1 hour 55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 488kcal
Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups sweetened flaked coconut toasted or untoasted (see instructions)
  • 3 large eggs room temperature + beaten
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup salted butter melted + completely cooled
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 unbaked 9-inch frozen pie shell
  • Whipped cream for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the coconut into one even layer on a large baking sheet.
  • Bake for 8-12 minutes, stirring a few times so that the coconut browns evenly. Once the coconut is lightly browned, remove it from the oven and cool completely on the baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, butter, lemon juice, vanilla, and coconut. Pour this mixture into the pie shell.
  • Carefully transfer the pie into the oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until set and golden brown. If the edges begin to brown too quickly, lightly cover them with tin foil.
  • Allow the pie to cool before slicing. The pie can be served at room temperature, cold or slightly warm.

Notes

Notes:
If you prefer a firmer bottom crust, you can prebake the crust for 8-10 minutes before filling. Just be sure to use pie weights, heavy beans, or something similar to weigh down the center. If the edges begin to brown too quickly, use tin foil to lightly cover it. 
Leftover Storage 
Coconut Pie is best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Alternatively, you can refrigerate leftovers for about a week. 
Can You Freeze Toasted Coconut Pie? 
Yes! Leftovers can be frozen in a well sealed in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then bring to room temperature for an hour before serving.
Ingredient Swaps and Information
Salted Butter- You can use unsalted butter if you prefer! Just add a pinch of salt instead. 
Lemon Juice- Swap it out for distilled vinegar if you don’t have a lemon on hand! 
Pie Crust- Homemade or frozen pie shell from the store is fine.

Nutrition

Calories: 488kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 444IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg