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Mom-Mom Bessie’s Coconut Molasses Pie

4 reviews
Total Time
Prep: 10 min. Bake: 45 min. + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Susan Bickta, Kutztown, Pennsylvania

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jan. 03, 2024

I'm the keeper of my husband's grandmother's handwritten recipe book. Mom-Mom Bessie was one of the best cooks I knew, and we think of her every time we make this pie. The flavor combination of coconut and molasses is a family favorite. —Susan Bickta, Kutztown, Pennsylvania

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Test Kitchen tip
  • If you don't like the flavor or molasses, replace it with 1/2 cup additional dark corn syrup.
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    Mom-Mom Bessie's Coconut Molasses Pie

    Contest Winner
    4 reviews
    Prep Time 10 min
    Cook Time 45 min
    Yield 8 servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
    • 1/2 cup dark molasses
    • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
    • 1/4 cup 2% milk
    • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
    • 1 frozen deep-dish pie crust (9 inches)
    • Whipped cream, optional
    Text Ingredients

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Stir in coconut. Pour into crust; cover edge loosely with foil. Bake until center is set, 45-55 minutes. Remove foil; cool on a wire rack. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

    Nutrition Facts

    1 piece: 486 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 243mg sodium, 80g carbohydrate (66g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

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