Buco (Young Coconut) Pie

Buco pie is a popular Filipino dessert made with young coconut meat. It is often enjoyed during special occasions and is known for its creamy and refreshing taste.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 135 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Buco (Young Coconut) Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Filipino Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Pastry Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 15 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Pie Crust
• 2 cup Young Coconut Meat
• 1 cup Coconut Milk
• 1 cup Condensed Milk
• 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 3 unit Egg Yolks
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon Sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a saucepan, combine the coconut milk, condensed milk, and young coconut meat. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens.
3. In a separate bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in water and add it to the saucepan. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens further.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat and add the vanilla extract. Let it cool for a few minutes.
5. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks. Gradually add the cooled coconut mixture while continuously whisking.
6. In a separate pan, melt the butter. Add the sugar and salt, then mix well.
7. Add the butter mixture to the coconut mixture and stir until well combined.
8. Line a pie dish with the pie crust. Pour the coconut filling into the crust.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let it cool for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 20g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.