Spaghetti Squash-Coconut Custard Pie

by Barbara on August 7, 2009


Katy at Food For a Hungry Soul posted this Weight Watcher’s Spaghetti Squash-Coconut Custard Pie recipe recently and since I planted spaghetti squash in my garden I decided it was a great way to use squash and make a more healthy dessert.

My husband and kids turned up their noses at the thought of eating squash in a pie. But as Katy points out in her post, spaghetti squash takes on the flavors around it, so I was confident that I would like it. Not only did I like it, but my husband and I both loved it. My kids wouldn’t try it, but I didn’t even force them to try it, because my husband and I were happy to have it all to ourselves. I even had it for breakfast one day. Thanks Katy for sharing this recipe!

The sweetened coconut on top and texture of the spaghetti squash really make you think you are eating coconut cream pie – without a crust. I topped the pie with a little light Cool Whip.

Katy mentioned in her post that it wasn’t sweet enough for her, so I changed the recipe a bit. I added 1/4 cup of agave syrup and used light coconut milk instead of skim milk. Here’s my version:

Spaghetti Squash-Coconut Custard Pie

1 13.5 oz. can light coconut milk
1/4 c. agave syrup
6 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1 cup cooked spaghetti squash
Grated sweetened coconut to sprinkle on top

Put all ingredients (except the spaghetti squash and the coconut) into a blender or food processor. Blend or process for three minutes until smooth. Stir in squash. Pour into a deep-dish 9- or 10-inch pie plate. Sprinkle a little coconut on top. Bake at 350F for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center come out clean.

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Debbie August 7, 2009 at 2:10 pm

I saw this on Katy's blog and thought it was so interesting. Yours looks wonderful and just like coconut cream pie!!! I want to also give this a try sometime.

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Mary Ann August 7, 2009 at 2:37 pm

Wow-this is really an intriguing recipe. I have never thought to use spahetti squash in a sweet dish, but it really does take on the flavor of whatever you make it with.
Looks fab!

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Katy ~ August 7, 2009 at 2:46 pm

Yummm…. yours looks so good. Love the idea of the agave syrup in this. I'll bet it was just PERFECT. Of course, you know I'm just going to have to make it like you!!! I am so glad you enjoyed this.

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Vrinda August 7, 2009 at 3:50 pm

Pie looks delicious and very tempting presentation..yummy cream..

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Justin August 7, 2009 at 4:37 pm

this is definitely one of the more interesting (crazy?) things I've ever heard of… i wonder what I'd think it was if it was served to me and nobody explained it.

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Finsmom August 7, 2009 at 5:49 pm

Love this recipe! A great healthy twist!

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Judy August 7, 2009 at 9:15 pm

Clever way to use spaghetti squash, and it looks delicious. You shouldn't have told your kids what was in the pie!

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Nutmeg Nanny August 7, 2009 at 9:22 pm

This sounds so neat! I bet it tasted amazing:)

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Cathy August 7, 2009 at 10:03 pm

If I had read the recipe for this in a book I would have passed right over it. But, with your recommendation, I have to try it. I like the ingredients separately, so why not combined? It's always fun to try something new.

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Reeni♥ August 8, 2009 at 1:42 am

This reminds me of pumpkin pie in a way. I bet this is really delicious!!

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Sylwia August 8, 2009 at 2:37 am

This is an interesting recipe…It looks great but I've never had spaghetti squash before so it is hard for me to imagine what it would taste like. It is a must try!

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Carrie August 8, 2009 at 4:45 am

I thought this pie looked good on Katy's site too!! There's something about the squash and coconut that just sounds like they would be good together!

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Coleen's Recipes August 8, 2009 at 6:33 am

Boy, this sounds wonderful!! I didn't grow any spaghetti squash this year, hopefully the market has some.Don't you love Katy's recipes?

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Rosa's Yummy Yums August 8, 2009 at 7:45 am

What an unusual pie! That flavor combo is fantastic! Yummy!

Cheers,

Rosa

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Kristen August 8, 2009 at 10:50 am

I'll have to check Katy's out too – I admit the post caught my eye because I thought the ingredients were really different

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Talita August 8, 2009 at 12:01 pm

What a different pie for me! I've never tried something like that!

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Lynn August 8, 2009 at 5:33 pm

This sounds good! Very creative use for that spaghetti squash :)

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FabFrugalFood August 8, 2009 at 6:24 pm

Wow! This looks great. A healthy ingredient in Dessert . . .

Good to meet you yesterday at Kalyn's .

Fabulous blog!

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Jackie at PhamFatale.com August 8, 2009 at 6:36 pm

Sounds awesome. I've never heard of spaghetti squash. Is it supposed to be in savory dishes? Is it a thinner version of the regular one?

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Barbara Bakes August 9, 2009 at 5:25 am

Jackie Spaghetti squash is usually served as a substitute for spaghetti. You cook it and then use a fork to break it into strings. I did a post about it last year http://www.barbarabakes.com/2008/07/spaghetti-squash-with-quick-pasta-sauce.html. It is really yummy – give it a try sometime.

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Lori August 12, 2009 at 12:12 am

I would have never thought spaghetti squash in a pie but I bet it was good! I would like to try this when I start seeing the spag squash at the market.

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Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella August 12, 2009 at 8:37 am

We don't have spaghetti squash here but from what I've read it's very popular in America. I've enquired about it and have been told that you can request it to be ordered in. Your pie has made me want to order it in tout suite! :)

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Jamie August 13, 2009 at 1:59 pm

Yum yum yum! Who would ever think there was something healthy in there? It looks great!

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Sweet and Savory August 23, 2009 at 7:57 pm

It is unbelievable how versatile some foods are. Who would have guessed spaghetti squash?

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sasaya January 17, 2010 at 3:33 pm
r4 revolution February 16, 2010 at 11:04 am

It semms really yummy. I just can't control myself to try this wonderful dish as I am lover of Spaghetti. This is really crispy and yummy and will taste delicious with vanilla. Thanks for the racipe..

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