IMPOSSIBLE PIE

This dessert is called "impossible' because while a runny mixture is poured into the cake pan, it is a three layered "pie" that emerges from the oven. The bottom layer is pastry like because the flour and butter sink to the bottom; the centre layer is like a custard fillings; and the top is slightly browned and crusty because the coconut, the ligthest ingredient floats to the top during baking.


Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (75g) plain flour
• 1 cup (220g) caster sugar
• 3/4 cup (60g) desicated coconut
• 4 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 125g butter, melted
• 1/2 cup (40g) flaked almonds
• 2 cups (500ml) milk

Method:

Preheat oven to 180 degree OR 160 degree fan-forced; grease deep 24cm pie dish.

Combine sifted flour, sugar, coconut, eggs, extract, butter and half the nuts in a large bowl; gradually add milk, stirring until combined. Pour into dish: baked 35 minutes.

Remove pie from oven, sprinkle remaining nuts over pie: bake for 10 mins.

Preparation time: 10mins
Cooking time: 45mins
Serves: 8
Tips: Store pie,covered in fridge, up to 2 days.

~~~ Recipes contribute by CS