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Kentucky Sawdust Pie Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes (plus at least 2 hours chilling time)
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American, Southern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Kentucky Sawdust Pie is a rich and chewy Southern dessert featuring a delightful blend of shredded coconut, chopped pecans, graham cracker crumbs, and chocolate chips baked into a smooth custard-like filling within a flaky pie crust. This classic American pie offers a perfectly sweet, nutty flavor with a moist texture, best served chilled or at room temperature with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

Pie Crust

  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust

Filling

  • 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 5 large egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature before baking the pie.
  2. Prepare Pie Crust: Place the unbaked 9-inch pie crust into a pie pan and set aside for later use.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the shredded coconut, chopped pecans, graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and semisweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the whole milk, egg whites, vanilla extract, and salt into the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated, creating a thick, chunky filling.
  5. Fill Pie Crust: Pour the prepared filling into the pie crust, spreading and smoothing the top evenly with a spatula.
  6. Bake the Pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. The pie is done when the top turns golden brown and the filling is set; the center may still jiggle slightly but will firm upon cooling.
  7. Cool and Chill: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature. For the best flavor and texture, chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
  8. Serve: Slice and serve the pie chilled or at room temperature, optionally topped with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.

Notes

  • This pie is best served chilled or at room temperature for optimal texture and flavor.
  • You can substitute walnuts for the pecans if preferred.
  • Chocolate chips can be swapped for white chocolate chips for a different flavor profile.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/kentucky-sawdust-pie-recipe/