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French Coconut Pie with Dulce de Leche Recipe

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  • Author: Deborah
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American, Southern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This French Coconut Pie with Dulce de Leche is a rich and indulgent dessert that combines a creamy coconut custard filling with a flaky pie crust, topped with warm, caramel-like dulce de leche. Perfectly baked until golden brown and slightly jiggly in the center, this southern-inspired pie delivers a delightful balance of sweetness and texture, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Pie Crust

  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust

Filling

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup milk

Topping

  • 1/2 cup dulce de leche, warmed for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the unbaked 9-inch pie crust into a pie dish and crimp the edges neatly to prepare for the filling.
  2. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, melted unsalted butter, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Add Coconut and Milk: Stir in the sweetened shredded coconut and milk until the filling mixture is evenly combined, ensuring the coconut is well distributed throughout.
  4. Pour Filling and Bake: Pour the prepared filling mixture into the pie crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  5. Cool the Pie: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature to let the filling set properly.
  6. Add Dulce de Leche and Serve: Just before serving, drizzle the warm dulce de leche evenly over the top of the pie. Slice and enjoy your decadent French Coconut Pie.

Notes

  • For an extra indulgent version, spread a thin layer of dulce de leche on the bottom of the unbaked pie crust before adding the coconut filling.
  • This pie is best served at room temperature or slightly chilled for optimal flavor and texture.
  • Pairs wonderfully with a dollop of whipped cream to balance the richness.

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