BUKO PIE

Buko pie is another popular Filipino delicacy and pasalubong from southern Luzon specially in the province of
Laguna . Buko pie is similar to another custard pie, the filling is made up of coconut meat, coconut juice milk, sugar
and cornstarch then mix until well blended. Pour the mixture into a pie crust and cover with top crust then bake until
firm and done.
Estimated time of preparation: 15-20 minutes
Estimated time of baking: 60-70 minutes

Ingredients:
2 pieces ready made pie crust
Filling:
3/4 cup evaporated or coconut milk
2 cups young coconutmeat, sliced
3/4 cup coconut juice
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
Procedures:
Part 1
1. Heat a pan over low heat, combine milk and sugar then stir constantly until sugar is dissolved.
2. Add coconut meat then cook for 2 minutes.
3. Pour coconut juice and cornstarch then stir until well blended and thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
Part 2
1. Pour the coconut filling on the pie crust
2. Place the top crust over the filling then
seal
the edges
3. Pre-heat oven over 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes then bake the buko pie for 50
minutes or until golden brown.
4. Remove from oven and let it cool before serving.
Notes:
1. Pie crust is available in grocery stores(frozen section). But if you prefer to do it yourself, here’s the recipe on how
to make a pie crust. Please