Pineapple Coconut Chess Pie

Chess pie is a classic Southern dessert that originated in the United States. It gets its name from the term ‘chest pie,’ which refers to a pie that can be stored in a pie chest or covered with a chestnut paste.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Pineapple Coconut Chess Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3040

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Pie crust
• 115 gram Unsalted butter
• 200 gram Granulated sugar
• 25 gram All-purpose flour
• 15 gram Cornmeal
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 4 unit Large eggs
• 1 cup Coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Crushed pineapple
• 1 cup Shredded coconut

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a food processor, combine the pie crust ingredients and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the flour, cornmeal, and salt to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
5. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the coconut milk and vanilla extract.
6. Stir in the crushed pineapple and shredded coconut.
7. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
9. Allow the pie to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
10. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 36g

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.