Yucatan-Style Fresh Coconut Pie - Rick Bayless

Yucatan-Style Fresh Coconut Pie - Rick Bayless

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Enjoy the rich, creamy layers of Yucatan-style fresh coconut pie, baked to a caramelized perfection in a nutty crust—Rick Bayless' delightful dessert treat.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup (4 ounces) slivered almonds
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 ounces (about 5 slices) firm white bread, torn into pieces (or 2 cups fine, fresh bread crumbs)
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons (about 1 3/4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 medium-sized coconut with lots of liquid inside
  • 1 cup heavy (whipping) cream
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • About 1/2 cup Mexican crema, creme fraiche or sour cream thinned with a little milk, for serving

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