HOW TO MAKE LIBERIAN COCONUT PIE AND CRUST FROM SCRATCH

coconut

🥗Healthier: almond

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Almonds provide a nutty flavor while shredded coconut is more accessible.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor, while margarine is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and pre-bake the pie crust for 8-9 minutes.

Beat 4 large eggs until frothy and set aside.

Mix 1 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup of unsalted butter together for 6 minutes on high.

Add the beaten eggs to the sugar and butter mixture and blend well.

Add 4 teaspoons of baking soda, 2 teaspoons of vanilla, and 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg to the mixture.

Stir in 3 cups of shredded coconut and 2 cups of milk until combined.

Pour the mixture into the pre-baked pie crust.

Seal the edges of the pie crust and brush with 1 egg mixed with 2 tablespoons of milk.

Bake the pie at 450°F (232°C) for 45 minutes.

Let the pie sit for 20 minutes before slicing.

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