Southern-Style Coconut Custard Pie

Rich and smooth southern-style coconut custard pie.

Recipe Ingredients:

Filling:
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
3 large eggs
1 (14-ounce) bag sweetened flaked coconut
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 (9-inch) deep-dish unbaked pie crusts*

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. For Filling: In a large bowl, cream the sugar and butter together for 5 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Beat in the coconut alternately with the milk and evaporated milk. Beat in the vanilla. Beat in the flour.
3. Pour into the prepared pie crusts. Bake for 20 minutes.
4. Increase the heat to 400°F (205°C) and bake for 20 minutes longer.
5. Cool before serving.

Makes 2 (9-inch) pies; 6 to 8 servings per pie.

*Use store bought, ready-to-use pie pastry, or your favorite recipe for homemade pie pastry.