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Old-Fashioned Coconut Custard Pie


Published: Friday, March 27, 2026

3 large eggs

½ c. granulated sugar

1 Tbsp. cornstarch

2 c. half & half, divided

1 pinch sea salt

½ stick butter, melted

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1¼ c. coconut, flaked or shredded

9" deep dish pie crust

Preheat oven to 350°. Mix eggs and sugar well with a hand mixer. Dissolve cornstarch in ¼ cup of the half & half; add back to remaining half & half and stir until well combined. Add mixture slowly to the egg/sugar mix, while continuing to beat on low speed; add salt. Stir in the melted butter by hand. Add vanilla extract and coconut.

Pour mixture into pie crust. Bake for 45-60 minutes, depending on your oven. Cover the edges of the pie crust with foil if browning too quickly. The top of the pie should be a golden color when done.

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