Buko (Young Coconut) Pie

Buko pie is a Filipino dessert made with young coconut meat (buko). Because the coconut meat is tender, the finished custard is extremely creamy.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 693 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 1 fresh young coconut, drained with meat removed and chopped
• 0.25 cup white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Place chopped coconut into a large bowl; stir in evaporated milk, condensed milk, beaten eggs, sugar, and salt. Pour mixture into a round 3-quart baking dish. Place the baking dish into a large roasting pan. Fill the pan with water to about halfway up the sides of the baking dish.

Step 3

Carefully place the pan into the preheated oven; bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 60 minutes. Let cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.