Description
This recipe guides you through creating a buttery and flavorful coconut cream pie crust. It’s the perfect base for your homemade coconut cream pie, providing a delightful crunch and complementing the creamy filling.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, very cold, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup solid coconut oil, very cold
- 4–6 tablespoons ice water
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut, toasted (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Add the cold butter and coconut oil to the flour mixture. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut the fats into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
- If using, gently fold in the toasted shredded coconut.
- Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle.
- Carefully transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and crimp the edges.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- If you are not pre-baking, proceed to add your filling. If pre-baking, prick the bottom of the crust with a fork. Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the weights and parchment paper, and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before adding your coconut cream pie filling.
Notes
- For a flakier crust, make sure your butter and coconut oil are very cold.
- Don’t overmix the dough. Overmixing can develop the gluten and make the crust tough.
- If the dough is too dry, add more ice water, one teaspoon at a time.
- If pre-baking the crust, watch it closely to prevent burning.
- This crust can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT25M
- Category: Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 25g