Unattainable Coconut Pie – My Baking Dependancy

Unattainable coconut pie is a candy, custardy pie crammed with shredded coconut. Don’t let the identify idiot you – this pie is definitely impossibly simple to make!

It’s Friday and Friday calls for simple recipes. Proper??

And nothing on this planet is less complicated than an inconceivable coconut pie.

I do know, the identify doesn’t make you suppose that might be true. However belief me, it’s! 

This custard pie is crammed with shredded coconut and is the right dessert for any coconut lover.

What’s inconceivable coconut pie?

Unattainable coconut pie is a custard pie crammed with shredded coconut. As an alternative of beginning with a pie crust like a standard pie, equivalent to pecan pie or pumpkin cream cheese pie, the filling separates because the pie bakes to create a backside crust layer.

That’s proper. You combine all the pieces collectively in a single bowl, after which it magically separates within the oven to create the layers of the pie.

Now, it’s necessary to know that this received’t make a flaky selfmade pie crust. As an alternative it makes extra of a base layer that helps maintain the custard filling collectively right into a slice of pie.

Contemplating you’ll be able to combine this inconceivable coconut pie collectively in about 5 minutes, it’s a fairly large win with regards to simple desserts.

The tip result’s form of a cross between coconut cream pie and coconut macaroons. It’s scrumptious and easy and an important possibility for a fast dessert!

Why is it known as “inconceivable pie”?

However wait…why is it known as inconceivable coconut pie?

Unattainable pies are an old school recipe. From what I can inform, they have been invented by Bisquick (Betty Crocker) again within the Seventies when quiche was all the trend.

There are countless variations of inconceivable pie recipes, each candy – like this inconceivable coconut pie – and savory, lots of that are mainly like quiche lorraine. 

The “inconceivable” a part of the identify is within the crust “magically” forming whereas the pie bakes. It’s a pie that “does the inconceivable.” 

Regardless that inconceivable pies have been tremendous fashionable within the ‘70s and ‘80s, they’re nonetheless scrumptious and an important throwback recipe to make any time.

The best way to make inconceivable coconut pie

Don’t let the identify idiot you. Unattainable coconut pie is definitely impossibly simple to make!

Components you’ll want

This recipe makes use of only a handful of straightforward substances. You will have:

• 4 massive eggs
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup selfmade Bisquick combine
• 2 cups milk
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• Pinch of salt
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded or flaked coconut

It is a nice recipe for utilizing my selfmade Bisquick, however you should use store-bought as a substitute if that’s what you might have. JIFFY baking combine would additionally work properly on this recipe.

If you happen to solely have unsweetened coconut, you should use that rather than the sweetened coconut. Simply take into account that the pie is not going to be fairly as candy, so you might need to enhance the sugar by a tablespoon or two. 

I like to recommend utilizing entire milk on this recipe, however 2% could be advantageous as properly. 

Making this recipe

Begin by spraying a 9-inch pie pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set the pan on a rimmed baking sheet – this can assist simply in case any of the filling spills out when transferring the pie to the oven later.

In a big bowl, whisk collectively the eggs, sugar, and baking combine. As soon as that is properly mixed, add the milk, melted butter, salt, and vanilla. 

When the combination is easy, stir within the coconut and pour the combination into the ready pie plate.

Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes. The pie is finished when the highest has evenly puffed, a paring knife inserted into the middle comes out clear, however the heart nonetheless has a little bit of jiggle to it.

Let the inconceivable coconut pie cool for no less than 1 hour earlier than serving. Because the pie cools, the puffed high of the pie will fall – don’t fear, that is regular!

This pie could be served chilled or at room temperature, though I choose it chilled. I prefer to serve it with a dollop of selfmade whipped cream. 

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