Coconut Custard Pie

Name: Coconut Custard Pie
Yield: Makes 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup coconut oil, melted; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1½ cups unsweetened shredded coconut; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ cup vegan butter; ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes or chips, toasted; 2–4 tablespoons cold water; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup full-fat coconut milk; 1 cup cooked white beans

Preparation info

Makes
8 to 10
servings

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

Sweet Vegan Treats

By Hannah Kaminsky

Published 2019

About

Coconut fans, lend me your forks! Intensely flavored with coconut in no less than four different forms, the creamy coconut custard alone will make you swoon. In fact, should you find yourself pressed for time, feel free to skip the crust altogether and chill the filling in individual custard dishes for a simple tropical treat.

Ingredients

Crust

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ t

Method

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the butter and work it through with a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Alternately, this may be done in a food processor, pulsing to roughly incorporate. Add the water, one tablespoon at a time, and continue working it gently with your hands until it comes together into a ball of dough. Press into a flat d