Crustless Coconut Pie Dessert (Printer-Friendly Version)

Tropical coconut flavor with creamy custard texture, baked golden for effortless sweet enjoyment any time.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pie Base

01 - 0.5 cup all purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
04 - 2 cups whole milk
05 - 4 large eggs
06 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
07 - 1.5 cups sweetened shredded coconut
08 - 0.25 teaspoon fine sea salt

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Position the rack in the center and lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish with unsalted butter or nonstick spray, ensuring all sides and the bottom are thoroughly coated to prevent sticking.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all purpose flour, granulated sugar, and fine sea salt until evenly combined and free of lumps.
03 - Add melted unsalted butter, whole milk, large eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Whisk thoroughly until the batter is smooth and homogeneous with no visible streaks.
04 - Fold in sweetened shredded coconut using a spatula or wooden spoon, mixing until coconut is evenly distributed throughout the batter.
05 - Transfer the batter to the prepared pie dish, spreading evenly to the edges. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
06 - Remove from oven and let the pie cool completely on a rack. Slice and serve at room temperature, or chill in the refrigerator for a firmer texture before serving.

# Additional Tips:

01 - For gluten free preparation, substitute an all purpose gluten free flour blend. The dessert is ideal for make-ahead as the flavor deepens overnight in the refrigerator.
02 - If using unsweetened coconut, increase sugar slightly for balanced sweetness.
03 - Pie slices freeze well individually wrapped for up to two months.
04 - Swapping coconut extract for half of the vanilla intensifies coconut flavor.