Coconut Flour Pie Crust
Description
This easy, homemade coconut flour pie crust is a great gluten-free option that pairs perfectly with a variety of sweet and savory fillings.
Ingredients
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3/4 cup coconut flour, sifted
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1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
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1 tablespoon coconut sugar
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
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2 large eggs
Directions
1
Process flour, coconut flakes, coconut sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor until completely combined and coconut flakes have been finely chopped, about 30 seconds.
2
Add cubed butter and eggs to flour mixture; pulse until completely combined and mixture begins to form a ball, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove dough and shape into a disk on a piece of plastic wrap. Wrap completely and chill for 20 minutes.
3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4
Meanwhile, remove dough from refrigerator and place on a piece of parchment paper; place another piece of parchment paper on top of dough. Roll dough into an 11-inch circle; chill rolled dough for 10 minutes.
5
Remove top layer of parchment paper; invert dough into a 9-inch pie plate. Remove parchment and gently shape dough to fit pie plate and flute or trim edges to top of rim. Prick bottom and sides of pie crust with a fork.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are browned and crust is slightly golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove to a wire rack and cool completely.