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Buko (Young Coconut) Pie
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 8
A Filipino favorite...
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup corn oil
1 tablespoon water
3 1/3 cups young coconut meat (buko)
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup cheese, grated
Directions:
1. To prepare the crust:.
2. Combine flour and salt. Blend in oil thoroughly using a fork. Sprinkle with water. Continue cutting with a fork until flour mixture forms tiny lumps. Form flour mixture into a ball.
3. Divide dough into 2 equal portions. Roll out to make 2 crusts. Cover bottom of pie pan with one crust. Cut excess.
4. Prick bottom pastry all over with fork. Bake in preheated oven at 450°F for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown
5. To prepare the filling:
6. Combine all ingredients except cheese and cook over low heat. Continue stirring until thick. Pour mixture into pastry-lined pie pan.
7. Top filling with the second crust. Seal ends all around with a fork.
8. Bake at 400 °F until top crust turns golden brown. Sprinkle grated cheese on top.
9. Bake for additional 5 minutes.
10. Serve hot or cold.
By RecipeOfHealth.com