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Self-Crust Coconut Pie for #SundaySupper

July 8, 2012 By Renee 81 Comments

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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.

Want more recipes for kids in the kitchen? Check out these from the Sunday Supper bloggers:

Start your day:

  • Panko Encrusted French Toast Sticks ~Doggie At the Dinner Table 
  • Pineapple Not-Upside Down Muffins ~In the Kitchen with Audrey
  • Bacon, Egg & Sausage Breakfast Cups ~Daily Dish Recipes 
  • Buttermilk French Toast with Homemade Cinnamon – Raisin Bread ~What Smells So Good
Healthy Snackers:

 

  • Snack Attack: 3 Healthy Choices for Little Nibblers ~Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
  • Fruit Salad in an Orange Cup ~Mama’s Blissful Bites
Main Squeeze:

 

  • Whole-wheat Pretzel Dogs ~Family Spice
  • Poblano Mac ‘N Cheese ~Juanita’s Cocina
  • Coconut Chicken and Shrimp ~Super for a Steal 
  • Lunie and Mini-me’s Grilled Pizza ~Cravings of a Lunatic
  • Hedgehog Meatballs and Chili Dog Pie ~Cooking by the Seat of our Pants
  • Walking Tostada ~Shockingly Delicious
  • Mini Sausage Rolls ~Small Wallet Big Appetite
  • Mini Corn Dog Muffins ~In The Kitchen With KP
  • Mexican Black Bean & Quinoa Burgers with Homemade Guacamole ~Cupcakes and Kale Chips
  • Threaded Spaghetti Hot Dog Bites ~Damn Delicious
  • Golden Potato Patties ~My Trials in the Kitchen 
  • Grilled Chicken Wings in Sesame Flavors ~The Queen’s Notebook
  • Spaghetti Tacos ~Girlichef
  • Parmesan Corn on the Cob ~Home Cooking Memories 
  • Yum Yum Salmon  ~Family Foodie
  • Pad Thai ~Meal Planning Magic 
  • Chicken Tortilla Bake ~Mrs. Mama Hen

Sweet Treats:

  • Chocolate Slab ~Happy Baking Days 
  • Chocolate Chip Cut-Out Cookies ~Chocolate Moosey
  • Self-Crust Coconut Pie ~Magnolia Days
  • Fresh Cherry Clafoutis ~The Meltaways
  • Wolf’s Wonderful Peanut Butter-Brownie Fudge Sundaes ~The Weekend Gourmet
  • Cookies and Cream Ice Cream ~The Messy Baker Blog
  • Healthy Creamy Caramel Apple Parfaits with Greek Yogurt ~Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
  • Chocolate and Salted Caramel Pudding Pops ~Hezzi-D’s Cooks and Books
  • Chocolate Cheese Turnover ~Basic and Delicious 
  • Chocotorta Vintage Kitchen Notes 
  • Oatmeal and M&M Cookies ~That Skinny Chick Can Bake
  • Purple Blueberry Cake ~Tora’s Real Food
  • Tropical Popsicles ~Pippi’s in the Kitchen Again
  • Carrot Cupcakes ~Diabetic Foodie

What a great line-up of kid-friendly dishes! Join in the Sunday Supper conversation on twitter and share your recipes for kids. There will be a live twitter chat today (Sunday, July 8th) beginning at 3pm Eastern Time. Use the #SundaySupper hashtag and tweet your recipes and food photos. Follow the Sunday Supper Pinterest board for more inspiration.

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!

 

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Comments

  1. Family Foodie says

    July 8, 2012 at 9:11 am

    Seriously Renee…. this post has me drooooling! Absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for all that you do to make #SundaySupper Movement possible. I can’t thank you enough!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 8, 2012 at 10:33 am

      Thanks Isabel! I believe in the #SundaySupper Movement and truly enjoy supporting it.

      Reply
  2. Cindys Recipes says

    July 8, 2012 at 9:49 am

    Another great idea, Renee!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 8, 2012 at 10:34 am

      Thank you Cindy!

      Reply
  3. Lane @ Supper for a Steal says

    July 8, 2012 at 9:50 am

    Looks great! I love how easy it is. My kind of pie.

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 8, 2012 at 10:34 am

      Thanks Lane! It is very easy to make.

      Reply
  4. Terry says

    July 8, 2012 at 10:09 am

    Mmm. Looks as rich and moist as a macaroon, and I love coconut!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 8, 2012 at 10:35 am

      Thanks Terry! I’ll be sure to get a slice or two to you.

      Reply
      • Terry says

        July 8, 2012 at 8:56 pm

        Yeah..one small slice. ;(

  5. Tora Estep says

    July 8, 2012 at 10:17 am

    I agree with you completely about how important it is to get kids in the kitchen early. When they realize that cooking isn’t something to be intimidated by, they have more of a chance to control what and how they eat.

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 8, 2012 at 10:35 am

      Thanks Tora.

      Reply
  6. Dorothy at ShockinglyDelicious says

    July 8, 2012 at 10:47 am

    Love a good “impossible” pie. This is one of my favorites! (Visiting you from #SS)

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 9, 2012 at 12:15 pm

      Thanks Dorothy! I have heard it called “impossible” pie but the recipes I found for it were slightly different.

      Reply
  7. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes says

    July 8, 2012 at 10:52 am

    So easy and delicious! Perfect to make with kids and to eat with them also! I bet it can be made with additions like raspberries or pineapple.

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 9, 2012 at 12:16 pm

      Oh yes, I bet the fruit would be a nice addition.

      Reply
  8. Nicole @ Daily Dish Recipes says

    July 8, 2012 at 11:15 am

    This looks like a slice of heaven – no joke! I am addicted to coconut lately, and will definitely be trying this. It looks so moist and decadent and … yes I’m drooling. Great choice Renee!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 9, 2012 at 12:16 pm

      Thanks Nicole. I totally love coconut. I think I could eat it every day.

      Reply
  9. Elizabeth @Mango_Queen says

    July 8, 2012 at 11:26 am

    What an amazing coconut pie! I love the self-crust! Thanks for visiting my blog to share the #SS !

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 9, 2012 at 12:17 pm

      Thanks Elizabeth! And I enjoyed visiting you blog and will be back to it often.

      Reply
  10. Laura @ Family Spice says

    July 8, 2012 at 1:00 pm

    The best part of any pie is the filling. Love that there’s no crust so this is all yummy coconut!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 9, 2012 at 12:17 pm

      I like the no pastry crust part too. It really makes it different from regular pies.

      Reply
  11. Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories) says

    July 8, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    Excellent post and I absolutely agree with your thoughts on cooking with kids. My husband LOVES coconut and I know he would devour this!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 9, 2012 at 12:18 pm

      Thanks Brandie!

      Reply
  12. Heather @girlichef says

    July 8, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    Oh, this looks delicious! All of my kids insist that they don’t like coconut, so I know the hubs and I would wind up eating this all by ourselves. I’ll have to make it next time we have a family get together!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 9, 2012 at 12:18 pm

      I am glad my husband likes coconut and this pie or else I would eat the whole thing myself.

      Reply
  13. sunithi says

    July 8, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    love coconut so am quite sure will love this pie !!!! Yumm ! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 9, 2012 at 12:19 pm

      Thanks Sunithi!

      Reply
  14. Liz says

    July 8, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    I wish my hubby liked coconut b/c then I’d make this for dessert tonight! I adore the stuff and need and excuse to make this amazing, easy, delectable pie!!!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 9, 2012 at 12:20 pm

      You could always make it and give it away to friends and neighbors…(except for a slice or two for yourself).

      Reply
  15. Amber says

    July 8, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    It’s sooo beautiful! I want a slice! What a good MIL!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 9, 2012 at 12:20 pm

      Thanks Amber!

      Reply
  16. diabeticFoodie says

    July 8, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    My dad would LOVE for me to make this. I guess I still qualify as being a “kid” 🙂

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 9, 2012 at 12:21 pm

      Of course you qualify as being a kid. Thinking young keeps you young.

      Reply
  17. Stacy says

    July 8, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    I have a total weakness for chewy macaroons so I am bookmarking this pie! I truly believe the best gift we can give our children is the time we spend with them in the kitchen, preparing food. It nourishes our bodies and our spirits.

    Thanks for sharing,

    Stacy

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 9, 2012 at 12:22 pm

      Thanks Stacy!

      Reply
  18. Wendy (The Weekend Gourmet) says

    July 8, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    Renee, this looks SO GOOD! I would eat this up…and love that it makes its own crust. This is really my kind of baking!!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 9, 2012 at 12:22 pm

      It is quite nice when you need to make something quick.

      Reply
  19. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    July 8, 2012 at 7:14 pm

    Renee, this is one beautiful and delicious looking pie. I love that it’s a self crust pie. I would love to have a piece of this right now. Happy #SundaySupper!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 9, 2012 at 12:23 pm

      Thanks Jennie! And happy #SundaySupper to you too.

      Reply
  20. [email protected] says

    July 8, 2012 at 9:28 pm

    I love how simple this is!! It looks incredible! I love coconut!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 9, 2012 at 12:23 pm

      Thank you Jessica

      Reply
  21. Aarean says

    July 8, 2012 at 9:49 pm

    gosh i wish I would have seen this before today so I could have actually made it for our sunday dessert! Oh well…there’s always next week, and you better believe I printed it out for that!

    xoxo
    Aarean
    colorissue.blogspot.com (come on over and follow along…I think you’ll enjoy the colorful inspiration!)

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 9, 2012 at 12:24 pm

      Thank you Aarean. I hope you enjoy it for your dessert next Sunday.

      Reply
  22. Carla says

    July 8, 2012 at 10:02 pm

    So can someone who has failed making pies 3 times make this without it falling apart? I may not be able to do coconut cream pie, but I bet I can make this one!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 9, 2012 at 12:24 pm

      I am sure you can make this pie Carla. Easy peasy.

      Reply
  23. Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

    July 8, 2012 at 10:11 pm

    Yum! This sounds so good. I never liked coconut till recently. And this only has a little flour, so adapting to gluten-free shouldn’t be too hard.

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 9, 2012 at 12:26 pm

      I do not know how to suggest to make it gluten-free but if you do please be sure to share the recipe.

      Reply
  24. Kim Bee says

    July 8, 2012 at 11:57 pm

    I absolutely love this. Nothing like coconut pie. I adore coconut so much.

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 9, 2012 at 12:26 pm

      Thanks Kim

      Reply
  25. cj says

    July 9, 2012 at 1:32 am

    What a unique recipe … have to pin this and make it!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 9, 2012 at 12:26 pm

      Thanks CJ! And thanks for pinning it too.

      Reply
  26. Laura Hunter says

    July 9, 2012 at 6:23 am

    I think teaching our kids cooking is such an important life skill. I know so many people who don’t know how to cook. Not only is it easier to eat healthy when you know how to cook but it is also one of the simplest ways to help your budget. Eating out and buying prepared food is one of the easiest ways to drain any family food budget.

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 9, 2012 at 12:28 pm

      I agree. I always feel better the more I cook at home. Plus it does help with the budget.

      Reply
  27. Faye Leong says

    July 9, 2012 at 9:55 am

    This look so good, Renee! Can imagine how it taste, especially coconut mix with milk…yummy!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 9, 2012 at 12:28 pm

      Thank you Faye

      Reply
  28. Katy says

    July 9, 2012 at 10:51 am

    What a great pie, and I can imagine how much fun kids would have with this!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 9, 2012 at 12:29 pm

      Thanks Katy! I am sure the kids would have a big time with helping to make this pie.

      Reply
  29. [email protected]'s Recipes says

    July 9, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    I simply adore things coconut! The pie looks delish!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 9, 2012 at 2:31 pm

      Thank you so much Angie!

      Reply
  30. Kristen says

    July 9, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    I think most of my kids would love that pie, but I am not sure that I would be able to share! What a fantastic recipe!!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 9, 2012 at 2:31 pm

      Thank Kristen. It is hard to share (so good).

      Reply
  31. Sarah says

    July 9, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    Wow! I can’t eat coconut anymore and nobody around is overly fond of it, but if I did have eaters I’d be ALL over this! Love your tips on kids in the kitchen too.

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 11, 2012 at 10:39 am

      Thanks Sarah!

      Reply
  32. Ellie says

    July 11, 2012 at 6:38 pm

    Thanx for this recipe. It brought back a lot of memories. I used to make this for about every cookout years ago but lost the recipe. You just brought it to mind. I am now 81 and will probably make it one more time. Again, thanks

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 12, 2012 at 3:53 pm

      Thanks Ellie! Only make it one more time? I am sure you will have the opportunity to make it a few more times. I am glad I could bring back a lot of memories for you.

      Reply
  33. RecipeNewZ says

    July 13, 2012 at 8:40 pm

    Wonderful pie! Thank you for sharing this post on RecipeNewZ! It was very popular, and as such is now featured on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/RecipeNewZ . Congratulations and have an amazing weekend!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 14, 2012 at 9:22 am

      Thanks you so much! I am so happy I found RecipeNewZ – it is a great site for finding recipes.

      Reply
  34. DaLocalChef says

    August 19, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    I love this recipe!!! I expanded it a bit, (27 times!!!) and used it as the base for a dessert for a ladies luncheon here at the club. Served some rum poached pineapple on the side and topped it with whipped cream lightly sweetened with brown sugar and spiced with nutmeg and cinnamon. Thank you so much!!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      August 20, 2012 at 1:05 pm

      Thank you so much! I am so glad you liked the pie and very much appreciate that you took the time to come back and tell me all about it.

      Reply
  35. Susan says

    October 18, 2012 at 5:19 pm

    Thanks for the recipe! I’ve had this multiple times at potlucks, but never knew who brought it to get the recipe! If I don’t have self-rising flour, would it work to just add a pinch of baking soda or powder to regular flour?

    Reply
    • Renee says

      October 19, 2012 at 9:42 am

      I have seen recipes on how to make self-rising flour. For one cup of all-purpose add either 1 1/4 or 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and either 1/4 or 1/2 teaspoons of salt. Good luck!

      Reply
  36. Geraldine says

    November 17, 2012 at 9:40 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      November 22, 2012 at 7:30 am

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

      Reply
  37. Geraldine says

    November 17, 2012 at 9:43 am

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

    Reply
  38. Stephanie says

    November 21, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Renee says

      November 22, 2012 at 7:26 am

      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.

      Reply
  39. Debbie says

    May 11, 2014 at 6:24 pm

    Would you double or triple this recipe for a 13×9 pan?

    Reply
    • Renee says

      May 17, 2014 at 7:26 am

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

      Reply
  40. Debbie says

    July 4, 2014 at 5:58 pm

    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!!!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 5, 2014 at 6:49 am

      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.

      Reply

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