Buko (Young Coconut) Pie
Buko (Young Coconut) Pie features tender young coconut suspended in a silky, custard-like filling with a gentle sweetness from evaporated and condensed milk. Each slice tastes rich and coconut-forward, with a smooth texture contrasted by soft bits of buko. Serve warm or at room temperature for dessert or a special merienda.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Buko (Young Coconut) Pie, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 37 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 29 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Put the chopped coconut in a large bowl; mix in the evaporated milk, condensed milk, beaten eggs, sugar, and salt. Pour the mixture into a round 3-quart baking dish. Set the baking dish inside a large roasting pan. Add water to the pan until it reaches about halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
- 3
Carefully set the pan in the preheated oven; bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 60 minutes. Let it cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Calories 1036.4 kcal High 52%
- Protein 18.57 g Good Source 37%
- Carbohydrate 78.33 g 28%
- Total Fat 77.44 g High 99%
- Saturated Fat 64.94 g High 325%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 180.23 mg High 60%
- Sodium 203.73 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 18.57 g Good Source 66%
- Total Sugars 58.04 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 268.51 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 5.88 mg Good Source 33%
- Potassium 1089.7 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 86.25 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 8.49 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 1.02 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Buko (Young Coconut) Pie is a Filipino dessert recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Coconut, Condensed Milk, Eggs, and Evaporated Milk. Each serving provides about 1036.4 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Buko (Young Coconut) Pie?
- It is a Filipino pie recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for dessert.
- What is Buko (Young Coconut) Pie made of?
- The main ingredients are Coconut, Condensed Milk, Eggs, Evaporated Milk, Salt. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Buko (Young Coconut) Pie?
- Explore these Filipino side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Buko (Young Coconut) Pie?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1036.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Buko (Young Coconut) Pie easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Buko (Young Coconut) Pie healthy?
- Buko (Young Coconut) Pie has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 1036.4 calories and 18.57 g of protein, or 37% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 203.73 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 64.94 g (325% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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