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Self-Crust Coconut Pie for #SundaySupper

Self-Crust Coconut Pie

Do your kids help with cooking? Or your nieces and nephews? Kids in the kitchen is today’s theme for Sunday Supper. It is a great theme. I was introduced to cooking at an early age. I have so many memories of being beside my mom or dad when they were preparing a meal. They always would have me help in any way, big or small. I was cooking and baking by the time I was a teenager. I made desserts (like cherry cream cheese pie) and simple meals for dinner.

The experience of cooking at a young age was priceless. The basics of cooking are important and should be learned by everyone. The earlier the better. What my parents taught me gave me the resources to prepare meals ranging from simple to complex. My skills have improved over the years. When I am in doubt, I always think back to the basics and relate the current challenge to one I learned a long time ago.

An easy task for kids is stirring. It is the reason I chose to share the recipe for self-crust coconut pie. The ingredients are stirred together and poured into a pie plate. Parents can handle the hot stuff; melting the butter, placing the pie in the hot oven, and removing the pie from the hot oven. The result? A pie that is like a giant, moist coconut macaroon. It is really sweet and rich. If your kids like coconut, they will love this pie – especially if they help make it.

Self-Crust Coconut Pie Slice

This is a family recipe. I got it from my mother-in-law. She made it as a dessert for a family dinner over 25 years ago (actually closer to 30 years ago). I have to admit I did not make it until recently. The original recipe called for a 3.5 ounce can of coconut which I cannot seem to find in the stores any longer. I adapted it to 4 ounces (by weight) because I figured the extra half ounce would not make a difference.

Self-Crust Coconut Pie
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Self-Crust Coconut Pie

A recipe for an easy coconut pie that makes its own crust while it bakes.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Author Renee

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 eggs beaten and at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces sweetened coconut by weight
  • 1 cup whole milk at room temperature

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add eggs to flour mixture and stir to combine. Add melted butter, vanilla, coconut, and milk. Stir to combine.
  3. Pour mixture into an ungreased 9-inch pie plate. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the top is lightly browned. Remove pie from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate pie for at least 2 hours. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

A recipe for an easy coconut pie that makes its own crust while it bakes.

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At what age did you start cooking? Do you remember the first thing you ever made? Share your early kitchen memories. And create some for the kids in your life too. Happy cooking!

 

Recipe Rating




Debbie

Friday 4th of July 2014

Hey Renee, Just wanted you to know that I doubled it. It is sitting waiting to cool down enough for the fridge. It looks pretty and golden on the top!! Now, if I can keep hubby away from it, we will have it later!!!

Renee

Saturday 5th of July 2014

Oh fantastic Debbie and I'm so glad doubling it worked for you. I'll remember that when I need to make it for a lot of people.

Debbie

Sunday 11th of May 2014

Would you double or triple this recipe for a 13x9 pan?

Renee

Saturday 17th of May 2014

I would try doubling it first. But I've never tried it so I can't say for sure.

Stephanie

Wednesday 21st of November 2012

I wonder if this would be okay with Skim Milk I have everything else on hand and thought it might be nice for Thanksgiving in case we need more deserts.

Renee

Thursday 22nd of November 2012

I think using skim milk would be alright. If you have some half-and-half or cream then use it mixed with skim milk to make it more like whole milk.

Geraldine

Saturday 17th of November 2012

Woul love to hear your thoughts on using this as a macaroon cookie recipe.

Geraldine

Saturday 17th of November 2012

I love coconut! Thank you so much for sharing. Do you think this could be used as a macaroon recipe? If so could the macaroons be scooped up and dropped on a cookie sheet or would I have to use mini muffin tins? Thanks!

Renee

Thursday 22nd of November 2012

The mixture is too liquid to be shaped into macaroons. The recipe would have to be really revised to make it work.