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French Coconut Pie

Irresistible French Coconut Pie with Dulce de Leche Delight

This French Coconut Pie features a decadent dulce de leche layer and a coconut-infused filling, making it a delightful dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Argentine, French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla preferred
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Avoid using whole eggs
  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour Gluten-free alternative possible
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Dulce de Leche Store-bought or homemade
  • 2 cups Unsweetened Shredded Coconut Sweetened coconut as alternative
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar For filling
  • 4 large Eggs Adds moisture
  • ¼ cup Honey Maple syrup can be used
  • 1 cup Whipping Cream Coconut cream as non-dairy option
For Decoration
  • ½ cup Icing Sugar Optional
  • ¼ cup White Coating Chocolate or Candy Melts For decoration
  • as needed Golden or Yellow Pearls or Sprinkles For garnish

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Tart Pan
  • Oven
  • fork
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Mix in egg yolks and gradually add flour.
  2. Roll out the dough and place it in a tart pan. Freeze for 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven. Prick the crust and pre-bake for 15 minutes until golden.
  4. Beat eggs, sugar, honey, and vanilla for filling. Fold in shredded coconut and whipping cream.
  5. Spread dulce de leche in the cooled crust, pour filling over it, and bake for about 40 minutes.
  6. Let the pie cool for 4 hours, then dust with icing sugar and add decorations.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough and allow proper cooling time before slicing.

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