Recipes Desserts Pies Sawdust Pie 3.0 (1) 1 Review 1 Photo “This tastes like a pecan pie but better!” By Allrecipes Test Kitchen Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on May 2, 2024 Tested by Amanda Stanfield Tested by Amanda Stanfield Amanda Stanfield is the Food Studio Coordinator and Recipe Tester/ Developer at the Dotdash Meredith. She completed her undergraduate degree in journalism and strategic communications at Hampton University. After graduation, Amanda worked in the nonprofit sector as a marketing associate for a global nonprofit organization for 3 years. In 2018, she pivoted into the food industry and began training in fine-dining restaurants around Atlanta. Later she gained her culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University and went on to work in a variety of kitchens from boutique restaurants to conference hotels. Her work has been featured on Eatingwell.com, Southern Living, People.com, Food & Wine, and Allrecipes.com. As a true foodie, Amanda seeks out nutritious and unique flavors to inspire others to eat happily and healthily. When she's not cooking up delicious recipes, you can find her lap swimming in the pool or watching a good sci-fi movie. She's a member of MAPP a non-profit supporting women-led food organizations. You can follow her adventures @amandaeight. Her go-to kitchen must have? A sharp chef's knife. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 1 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Cool Time: 1 hr 5 mins Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Don’t let the name fool you—this pie is anything but dusty. This old-fashioned dessert gets its name from the sweet, crumbly filling that looks like sawdust but tastes like a coconut pie, chess pie, and pecan pie filling in one. This pantry staple pie is easy to whip up in under two hours and is sure to be a standout on the dessert table. “This tastes like a pecan pie but better!” said recipe developer Amanda Holstein. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 1/2 (14.1-ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts, at room temperature (such as Pillsbury) 7 large egg whites, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cups unsweetened flaked coconut 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons vanilla extract whipped cream for serving sliced bananas for serving Directions Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Fit pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate; fold edges over, and crimp with the tines of a fork. Poke holes evenly along the sides and bottom of pie crust with a fork. Bake in the preheated oven until pie crust is dry to the touch on the bottom and sides, about 8 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Gently fold together egg whites, flaked coconut, graham cracker crumbs, walnuts, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until fully combined and a thick mixture forms, about 1 minute. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Transfer egg white mixture to prepared pie crust and gently spread it into an even layer. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Return to the oven and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until pie crust edges are golden brown and the center is set, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack, about 1 hour. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Slice and top with whipped cream and sliced bananas. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 593 Calories 28g Fat 79g Carbs 10g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 593 % Daily Value * Total Fat 28g 36% Saturated Fat 8g 41% Cholesterol 1mg 0% Sodium 323mg 14% Total Carbohydrate 79g 29% Dietary Fiber 5g 17% Total Sugars 51g Protein 10g 20% Vitamin C 2mg 2% Calcium 45mg 3% Iron 2mg 13% Potassium 315mg 7% * 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.