MOCK COCONUT PIE (SPAGHETTI SQUASH PIE)

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Not too many people would know this pie is not made with coconut, but actually uses spaghetti squash. I wasn't sure what to do with a bumper crop of spaghetti squash and this quickly became an annual answer to a now non-issue!

Provided by Julie Taylor

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Spaghetti Squash

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup white sugar
3 eggs
¼ cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups cooked, shredded spaghetti squash
1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 ½ cups whipped cream for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat the sugar and eggs together in a mixing bowl until light and frothy. Beat in the butter, lemon juice, and vanilla until well blended. Stir in the spaghetti squash. Pour the mixture into the prebaked pie shell. If desired, dust the top with nutmeg and cinnamon.
  • Bake the pie in preheated oven until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool on a rack before serving. Garnish with whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 146.1 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.2 g, Sodium 192.5 mg, Sugar 26 g

Angbena Godswill
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This pie was not what I expected. The crust was soggy and the filling was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


Brigits Minayo
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This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a sweet dessert.


Art Universe
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This pie was easy to make and it turned out great! The crust was crispy and the filling was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Aramude Bose
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I love this recipe! The spaghetti squash crust is a great way to make a healthy and delicious pie. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy dessert.


Omi Yah
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This pie was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


sham adel
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the spaghetti squash crust. I would definitely make this again.


Adam Essa
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This pie was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mike's Hobbies
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I was skeptical about using spaghetti squash as a pie crust, but I was pleasantly surprised. The crust was flaky and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Danielle Beauty
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out great! The spaghetti squash was a good substitute for the traditional pie crust and the filling was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


kawshalya Sewwandhi
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! The spaghetti squash was a great way to make a pie crust and the filling was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious dessert.


Saadi Choudhary
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The spaghetti squash was a great substitute for the traditional pie crust and the filling was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious an