Easy Coconut Chess Pie Recipe

Chess pie is a classic Southern dessert that never disappoints. A basic chess pie is much like a buttermilk pie with a slightly different texture. This variation of chess pie features flaked coconut for a decadent texture akin to a French Coconut Pie. How to make a simple Coconut Chess Pie: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

• Pie Shell – Preheat oven to 350°F. Place pie crust into prepared pan and onto a baking sheet to move easily in and out of the oven. If using a frozen crust, there’s no need to thaw.
• Filling – Whisk together buttermilk, butter, vanilla, eggs, sugar, flour and nutmeg until fully combined. Add coconut, mixing thoroughly.
• Fill Shell – Pour evenly into crust.
• Transfer to the Oven – Place into the oven. Bake for 30 minutes, then cover the edges with foil.
• Bake for an additional 20-30 minutes or until the center is set when gently shaken.
• Remove from Oven – Cool completely on a baking rack.
• Slice and serve with whipped cream, if desired.

Ingredients

• 1 9 inch deep dish pie crust, frozen or homemade
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup salted butter melted and cooled
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 Tbsp all purpose flour
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg optional
• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• fresh whipped cream or cool whip for serving

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Place frozen pie shell onto a baking sheet to move easily in and out of the oven,
• In a medium-size mixing bowl whisk together buttermilk, butter, vanilla, eggs, sugar, flour and nutmeg until fully combined. Add coconut, mixing thoroughly.
• Pour the filling evenly into crust. Place into the oven. Bake for 30 minutes, then cover the edges with foil.
• Bake for an additional 20-30 minutes or until the center is set when gently shaken.
• Remove the pie from the oven to a cooling rack to cool completely.
• Serve topped with fresh whipped cream or cool whip.