Buko (Young Coconut) Pie

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Buko pie is a Filipino dessert made with a young coconut (buko). Because the coconut flesh has not yet hardened, it produces a very creamy custard.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 fresh young coconut, drained with meat removed and chopped

  • 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk

  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

  • 4 large eggs, beaten

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 1 pinch salt

Directions

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

  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.

  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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

693 Calories
41g Fat
67g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 693
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41g 52%
Saturated Fat 30g 151%
Cholesterol 183mg 61%
Sodium 302mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 67g 24%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 61g
Protein 20g 40%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 541mg 42%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 905mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.