Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Fiji Style Custard Pie

Login to Save
Simply Blissful Living - Taste of Fiji
Simply Blissful Living - Taste of Fiji
32 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Simply Blissful Living - Taste of Fiji to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Fiji Style Custard Pie

Cultural Context

Fiji Style Custard Pie reflects the island's rich culinary heritage, blending influences from indigenous Fijian, Indian, and British cuisines. Traditionally served at celebrations and gatherings, this pie symbolizes hospitality and the joy of sharing food. Today, it has become a beloved dessert not only in Fiji but also among the Fijian diaspora, showcasing the island's unique flavors and cultural fusion.

FijianFJdessert
60 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
1 pie crust
4 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 cup coconut cream
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 vanilla bean
1/4 cup sugar cane syrup

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 and is dairy-free.

coconut cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped cream

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with lower calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla flavoring

Vanilla bean enhances flavor without artificial additives.

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

Prepare the pie crust in a pie dish and set aside.

3

Whisk eggs in a bowl until well beaten.

4

Add sugar and mix until fully combined.

5

Stir in milk and coconut cream until smooth.

6

In a separate bowl, combine cornstarch, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.

7

Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring continuously.

8

Melt butter and add it to the mixture along with vanilla extract and lemon zest.

9

Pour the custard mixture into the prepared pie crust.

10

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until the custard is set and slightly golden.

11

Remove from the oven and let cool completely before serving.

12

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

whiskingbaking

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

eggsdairygluten

Also Known As

Fijian Custard PieCustard Pie

Similar Fijian Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Desserts From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)