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Samoas Cookie Pie

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A gluten-free dessert pie inspired by the popular Girl Scout Samoas cookies, featuring a buttery crust, creamy caramel, toasted coconut, and drizzled chocolate.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 4 ounces milk chocolate, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9-inch pie plate.
  3. Whisk together flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
  4. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Whisk together egg yolk and cold water in a small bowl.
  6. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and mix until the dough just comes together.
  7. Press the dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie plate.
  8. Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork.
  9. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  10. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  11. Combine granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan.
  12. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  13. Boil without stirring until the syrup turns a deep amber color.
  14. Whisk in heavy cream and butter carefully until smooth.
  15. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  16. Pour caramel filling into the cooled pie crust.
  17. Spread shredded coconut on a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  18. Sprinkle toasted coconut over the caramel filling.
  19. Drizzle melted milk chocolate over the coconut.
  20. Chill the pie for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free to avoid hidden gluten.

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