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Custard Pie Fiji Style

Cultural Context

Custard Pie Fiji Style reflects the diverse culinary influences in Fiji, combining local ingredients with European baking traditions. Traditionally enjoyed during celebrations and gatherings, this pie symbolizes hospitality and the sharing of good food among friends and family. Today, it has become a beloved dessert in Fijian homes and is often adapted with various fruits and flavors to suit individual tastes.

FijianFJdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon lime zest
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon sugar for dusting
fresh fruit for garnish

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor while reducing saturated fat.

fresh fruit

🥗Healthier: dried fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Dried fruit offers a different texture and is often more affordable.

1

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

3

Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4

Stir in sugar and add eggs, mixing until a dough forms.

5

Roll out the dough and fit it into a pie dish, trimming excess.

6

In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, coconut milk, and vanilla extract.

7

Add sugar, nutmeg, and lime zest to the egg mixture, stirring until combined.

8

Pour the custard mixture into the prepared pie crust.

9

Sprinkle cinnamon on top of the custard.

10

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, until the custard is set and the top is golden.

11

Remove from the oven and let cool.

12

Dust with additional sugar before serving.

13

Garnish with fresh fruit if desired.

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Fijian Custard PieFiji Custard Tart

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