Buko (Young Coconut) Pie
This is a sweet treat from the Philippines. It uses meat from a young coconut.
The meat is soft. This makes the filling creamy.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 10, 2026Share
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Description
This is a sweet treat from the Philippines. It uses meat from a young coconut.
The meat is soft. This makes the filling creamy.
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Ingredients 6
1 fresh young coconut, drained with meat removed and chopped
2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
4 large eggs, beaten
0.25 cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
Instructions
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1
Heat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Mix the chopped coconut, evaporated milk, condensed milk, eggs, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Pour this into a 3-quart round baking dish. Put that dish inside a large roasting pan and fill the pan with water until it reaches halfway up the dish.
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Put the pan in the oven. Bake it for 60 minutes. A toothpick should come out clean from the center. Let it cool for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 693 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 41g
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Saturated Fat 30g
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Cholesterol 183mg
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Sodium 302mg
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Total Carbohydrate 67g
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Dietary Fiber 6g
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Protein 20g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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