Toasted Coconut Flakes for Pie

Aug 8, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Baking Pies tarts Origin: Tahitian Vanilla: Extract Easy

Slice of pie with toasted coconut flakes

A toasted coconut flakes to serve with slices of pie. Best with Tahitian vanilla (floral, cherry, anise); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 1 cup.

Prep 5 min

Cook 10 min

Cool 15 min

Total 30 min

Servings 8

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Ingredients

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servings

1.0 cup (60.0 g)unsweetened coconut flakes
1.0 tbsp (12.0 g)granulated sugar
½ tsp (2.5 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

Heat the oven to 325°F. Toss the coconut with the sugar and vanilla on a rimmed baking sheet.
Bake, stirring every 2 minutes, until golden, 5 to 8 minutes. Cool, then sprinkle over the pie.

Tips

Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Tahitian (floral, cherry, anise), or Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic). Any pure vanilla works.
Storage: Store airtight for up to 1 week.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make toasted coconut flakes for pie?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 15 minutes to cool. It makes about 1 cup.

How should I store toasted coconut flakes for pie?

Store airtight for up to 1 week.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.

A toasted coconut flakes to serve with slices of pie. Best with Tahitian vanilla (floral, cherry, anise); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 1 cup.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

56 Calories / serving

4.9g Fat

3.3g Carbs

0.5g Protein

2.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~448 cal · 39g fat · 26g carbs · 4g protein · 17g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 56 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 11 min·0.6 mi·~1300 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 8 min·0.4 mi·~800 steps
Moderate cycling 6 min·1.2 mi
Swimming laps 8 min
Jogging 5 min·0.4 mi·~800 steps
Stair climbing 5 min·~450 steps
Dancing 9 min
Bodyweight circuit training 6 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 13 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.