Buko Pie

__NOTOC__
==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 ==
;crust
* 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 cup evaporated milk
* 4 tbsp sugar
* 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
* ½ cup cornstarch + ½ cup cold milk
== Directions ==
;Make the pie crust
# To make the pie crust, 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.
# Divide dough into two (2) equal portions and wrap in plastic film. Refrigerate for 30 mixtures.
# Roll out dough to make two (2) crusts, about ¼ inch thick.
# Cover bottom of pie pan evenly with one (1) pie crust, and cut-off excess around the pan.
# Evenly prick the pie crust all over using a fork and bake in a pre-heated oven at 450°F for 10 – 12 minutes.
# Set aside and cool completely.
;Make the 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 continually until combined mixture has thickened.
;Make the pie
# Pour filling mixture evenly into prepared pie crust.
# Top the pie pan with the remaining prepared pie crust, and seal edges using a fork or crimp the pie edge using your fingers.
# Brush the top of pie with an egg-wash and bake at 400°F until crust turns golden brown.
# Allow to cool completely and then refrigerate until firm.
# Top with whipped cream and toasted sweetened coconut flakes just before serving.
Category:Filipino Desserts
Category:Pie Recipes
Category:Coconut Recipes
Category:Coconut water Recipes