Description
Island Pecan Pie is a tropical twist on the classic pecan pie, combining the rich flavors of pecans and coconut with sweet pineapple for a uniquely delicious dessert perfect for any festive occasion or a special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Base
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Filling
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (well drained)
- 1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the correct temperature for baking the pie evenly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the light corn syrup, packed light brown sugar, melted unsalted butter, and eggs until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
- Add Flavorings and Salt: Stir in the salt, vanilla extract, and coconut extract to infuse the filling with deep, rich flavors that complement the tropical profile.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the sweetened shredded coconut, chopped pecans, well-drained crushed pineapple, and if using, chopped macadamia nuts until evenly distributed throughout the filling.
- Prepare Pie Crust: Pour the filling mixture into the unbaked 9-inch pie crust, then smooth the top with a spatula to create an even surface.
- Bake the Pie: Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown. To prevent the crust edges from burning, cover them with foil halfway through baking if they begin to brown too quickly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature before slicing. Serve as is or with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra tropical touch.
Notes
- Drain the crushed pineapple thoroughly to avoid a soggy pie crust.
- Toast shredded coconut and chopped pecans beforehand to enhance their flavors.
- Cover pie crust edges with foil during baking if they brown too quickly.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for added richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern, Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
