Description
A delightful pie that combines the rich flavors of coconut, chocolate, and caramel, inspired by the beloved Samoas Girl Scout cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 4 ounces milk chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch pie plate.
- Whisk together flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Whisk together egg yolk and cold water in a small bowl.
- Add to flour mixture and mix until dough just comes together.
- Press dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie plate.
- Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Combine granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan to make the caramel filling.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Boil without stirring until the syrup turns a deep amber color.
- Carefully whisk in heavy cream and butter.
- Stir until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour caramel filling into the cooled pie crust.
- Spread the shredded coconut on a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Sprinkle toasted coconut over the caramel filling.
- Drizzle melted milk chocolate over the coconut.
- Chill the pie for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Ensure butter and water are cold for a flaky crust. Keep an eye on the coconut while toasting to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg