4 MUST TRY PINOY FAVORITE DESSERTS | Mortar and Pastry

young coconut

🥗Healthier: shredded coconut

💰Cheaper: canned coconut

Shredded coconut is more accessible and can still provide flavor.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine is often cheaper.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness, while brown sugar can be less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F).

Prepare the pie crust by mixing flour, salt, and butter until crumbly.

Add cold water gradually and mix until a dough forms; chill for 30 minutes.

Roll out the dough and line a removable bottom pie pan, trimming excess.

In a bowl, combine shredded young coconut meat, coconut water, sugar, and vanilla extract.

In another bowl, whisk together eggs, cornstarch, and flour until smooth.

Mix the egg mixture into the coconut mixture until well combined.

Pour the coconut filling into the prepared crust.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.

Let the pie cool before slicing.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Cooking Techniques

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