Buko Pie

==Description==
Buko is the tagalog term for young coconut. Buko pie is one of the most must-try product and specialty of Laguna. It is also one of the very few pastries that the Filipino enjoys.
== Ingredients ==
=== Pie pastry ===
* 3 cups flour
* 2½ tbsp sugar
* ¾ tsp salt
* ¾ cup vegetable shortening
* ½ cup ice water
* 3 egg yolks
=== Filling ===
* 2 cups young coconut, shredded
* ½ cup young coconut juice
* ½ cup condensed milk
* ⅔ 1% milk
* 4 tbsp sugar
* ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
* ½ cup cornstarch + ½ cup cold milk
== Directions ==
=== Pie pastry ===
# Combine flour, salt and sugar in a bowl.
# Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.
# Combine egg yolks and ice water and blend into flour mixture until it turns into dough.
# Add a little more water if dough is still crumbly.
# Refrigerate for 30 mixtures.
# With a rolling pin, roll dough thinly, about ¼ inch thick, on a lightly floured board.
# Make the pastry.
# Bake the pie crust, set aside and cool.
=== Filling ===
# Combine pie-filling ingredients except cornstarch mixture in a deep saucepan.
# Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly.
# When boiling gently, add cornstarch mixture, stirring fast, until combined mixture has thickened.
# Pour mixture evenly into prepared pie crust.
# Let cool, then refrigerate until firm.
# Top with toasted sweetened coconut flakes just before serving.
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Category:Pie Recipes