Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

Bisquick baking mix

½ cup

Makes a tender, buttery crust — no flour or measuring needed

Granulated sugar

¾ cup

Sweetness for both crust and filling

Eggs

4 large

Creates the custard base

Milk

2 cups

Whole milk for richness (or half-and-half for extra creaminess)

Flaked coconut

1 cup

The star of the show — sweet, chewy, tropical

Vanilla extract

1 tsp

Enhances flavor and warmth

Butter (softened)

1 tbsp

Adds richness to the crust


✅ Optional: Top with toasted coconut or whipped cream before serving.


🥥 Step-by-Step: How to Make Coconut Custard Pie

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)

Grease a 9-inch pie dish (glass or ceramic works best)

Step 2: Make the Crust

In a bowl, mix ½ cup Bisquick and 2 tbsp sugar

Add 1 tbsp softened butter and stir until crumbly

Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the pie dish

Bake for 8 minutes — just until set

Remove and let cool slightly.


Step 3: Make the Filling

In a large bowl, whisk together:

4 eggs

¾ cup sugar

2 cups milk

1 tsp vanilla

Stir in 1 cup flaked coconut until well combined

Step 4: Pour & Bake

Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust

Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the center is just set (a knife should come out clean)

The top will turn golden — that’s the coconut toasting!

Step 5: Cool & Serve

Let the pie cool at room temperature for 1 hour

Refrigerate for 2+ hours to fully set

Slice and serve chilled

Optional: Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of toasted coconut for extra flair.


🧑‍🍳 Tips for the Perfect Coconut Custard Pie

Toast the coconut first

Deepens flavor — just bake flakes at 350°F for 5–7 minutes

Don’t overbake

Custard will firm up as it cools — better slightly jiggly than cracked

Use room-temperature eggs and milk

Blends smoother, bakes more evenly

Cover edges with foil

If crust browns too fast

Store in the fridge

Keeps for up to 4 days


Also, this pie freezes well — wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.


🍍 Creative Ways to Customize Your Pie

Add lime zest

For a coconut-lime twist

Mix in crushed pineapple

Tropical flair

Drizzle with caramel

Sweet, gooey contrast

Make it nutty

Add ¼ cup chopped macadamia nuts

Go dairy-free

Use coconut milk and plant-based butter


Even better — serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for coconut pie à la mode.


🍽️ Final Thoughts: Sometimes the Best Desserts Are the Ones That Feel Like a Vacation

We don’t always need elaborate desserts.


Sometimes, all we need is a slice of something creamy, sweet, and full of joy.


This coconut custard pie is exactly that.


It’s not fussy.

It’s not finicky.

It’s just simple, nostalgic, and deeply satisfying.


So next time you’re craving something sweet and tropical…


Don’t reach for the takeout menu.


Reach for the coconut.

Reach for the Bisquick.

Reach for the milk.


Because sometimes, the difference between an ordinary night and a delicious one…


Isn’t in the effort.


It’s in the coconut.


And once you try this?


You’ll wonder why you ever waited.