Buko (Young Coconut) Pie

Buko pie is a popular Filipino dessert made with young coconut meat. It is often enjoyed during special occasions and celebrations.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Buko (Young Coconut) Pie

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Pie crust
• 2 cup Young coconut meat
• 1 cup Condensed milk
• 1 cup Evaporated milk
• 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 3 unit Egg yolks
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Shredded coconut

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a saucepan, combine the condensed milk, evaporated milk, cornstarch, vanilla extract, egg yolks, butter, sugar, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
3. Add the young coconut meat to the mixture and stir until well combined.
4. Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
5. Sprinkle shredded coconut on top.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
7. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 1 hour before serving.
8. Serve and enjoy!

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.