How to Make Buko (Young Coconut) Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the taste of a freshly baked pie, especially when it's made with a unique and delicious ingredient like buko, or young coconut. Buko pie is a popular dessert in the Philippines, known for its sweet and creamy filling and flaky, buttery crust. This delectable treat is a perfect way to showcase the fresh and tropical flavors of young coconut, and it's sure to be a hit with anyone who tries it.

Making buko pie from scratch is a labor of love, but the end result...

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Ingredients

  • 1 fresh young coconut, drained with meat removed and chopped
  • 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 pinch salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chopped coconut into a large bowl; stir in evaporated milk, condensed milk, beaten eggs, sugar, and salt. Pour mixture into a round 3-quart baking dish. Place the baking dish into a large roasting pan. Fill the pan with water to about halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
  • Carefully place the pan into the preheated oven; bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 60 minutes. Let cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    693 cal.

    • Total Fat: 41g
    • Saturated Fat: 30g
    • Cholesterol: 183mg
    • Sodium: 302mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 67g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 61g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 541mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 905mg