Description
Kentucky Sawdust Pie is a delightful Southern dessert featuring a crunchy, nutty filling made from coconut, graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and pecans, all bound together with egg whites and baked in a flaky pie crust. The pie is traditionally served with sliced bananas and whipped cream, offering a perfect balance of sweet, creamy, and crunchy textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Filling
- 1½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1½ cups chopped pecans
- 7 large egg whites (unbeaten)
To Serve
- Sliced bananas
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) to ensure the pie bakes evenly throughout.
- Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweetened shredded coconut, graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and chopped pecans. Stir well to mix all dry ingredients thoroughly.
- Add Egg Whites: Pour the unbeaten egg whites into the dry mixture and stir by hand until fully incorporated. The filling will become thick and slightly sticky.
- Fill the Pie Crust: Spoon the prepared filling into the unbaked 9-inch pie crust, spreading it evenly for uniform baking.
- Bake the Pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set. Aim to keep the center slightly gooey for optimal texture. Avoid overbaking.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, slice and serve each piece topped with sliced bananas and a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
- Do not overbake the pie to maintain a slightly gooey center texture.
- Using unbeaten egg whites helps bind the filling while keeping it light.
- Sliced bananas and whipped cream enhance the flavor and texture contrast.
- The pie crust should be unbaked before filling.
