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Coconut Chess Pie Recipe

We're building on a classic Chess Pie to create the most infamous variation of all - Coconut Chess Pie!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 544kcal
Cost $8.25

Utensils & Equipment

  • 1 9-inch pie plate
  • 1 wire cooling rack
  • 1 wire whisk
  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 measuring cup
  • 1 set of measuring spoons

Ingredients List

  • 1 refrigerated pie crust
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter melted and cooled
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3 Tbsp yellow cornmeal
  • 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp coconut extract
  • 4 eggs large

Instructions

Prebake The Crust

  • Crust must sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes or as instructed on the package.
  • Crust must not have any holes or cracks. If you find any holes or cracks, press the crust together so it is one piece.
  • Line the pie plate with the crust and crimp the edge to create a scalloped look.
  • Bake at 400℉ for 10 minutes or as directed on the package.
  • Check the crust every few minutes. If you notice any bubbles, gently push them down with the back of rounded spoon.
  • Lower oven temp to 350℉.
  • Crust must sit at room temperature until cool to the touch.

Prepare The Filling

  • In large bowl whisk together the eggs, melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and coconut extract.
  • Add the sugars, cornmeal and shredded coconut. Mix gently until thoroughly blended.

Fill and Bake

  • Pour or spoon the filling into the crust and bake on middle rack at 350℉ for 40-45 minutes.
  • Pie is done when crust is golden brown and center of pie isn't jiggly.

Cool

  • Allow to sit on wire cooling rack for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Coconut Chess Pie Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 544 Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Trans Fat 0.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 113mg38%
Sodium 261mg11%
Potassium 160mg5%
Carbohydrates 74g25%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 59g66%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 486IU10%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 44mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.