"Coconut custard pie recipe with a flaky crust and egg custard filling. This tropical dessert is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
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¾ teaspoon kosher salt
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½ cup sweetened coconut flakes (ground in a blender for 10 seconds)
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5 tablespoons vegetable shortening (cold)
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold, and cut into ½-inch dice)
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¼ cup ice water
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1 cup granulated sugar
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
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6 large eggs
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1 cup buttermilk
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract (pure )
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⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
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2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
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ice cream (coconut or vanilla for serving)