Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of French Coconut Pie with Dulce de Leche. This easy dessert combines the tropical flavor of coconut with the caramel sweetness of dulce de leche, all nestled in a flaky pie crust. Perfect for any occasion, this pie is sure to impress your guests with its decadent taste.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- 1/2 cup dulce de leche, warmed for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the crust: Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges.
- Mix the filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, flour, and salt. Stir in coconut and milk.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the pie crust and bake for 45–50 minutes until set.
- Cool and serve: Let the pie cool, then drizzle with warm dulce de leche before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra indulgence, spread dulce de leche on the bottom of the crust before adding the filling.
- Best served at room temperature or slightly chilled, pairs well with whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
