Description
Indulge in the rich, sweet flavors of the South with this Kentucky Sawdust Pie recipe. A delectable blend of coconut, pecans, and graham crackers baked into a golden crust, this dessert is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch deep-dish pie crust
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Serving Suggestions:
- Whipped cream
- Sliced bananas
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine coconut, pecans, graham cracker crumbs, and sugar. Stir well.
- Beat Egg Whites: In a separate bowl, lightly beat egg whites and vanilla until frothy.
- Combine: Pour egg white mixture into dry ingredients. Stir until fully combined.
- Fill Pie Crust: Pour mixture into pie crust, smooth the top.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes, until set and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool before slicing. Serve with whipped cream and bananas.
Notes
- This pie is a classic Southern dessert with a chewy, crumbly filling.
- Avoid overbeating egg whites for best results; whisk until frothy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
