Other countries have apple pies, pumpkin pie, peach pie, etc. In the Philippines, we have our infamous Buko Pie!
Buko Pie or Coconut Pie is said to have originated from the province of Laguna in the Philippines. The creators of this Filipino pastry were the Pahud sisters who were locals of the city of Los Baños, Laguna. Inspired by the apple pies from the US, she made her own revision of it by using Buko a filipino popular fruit. Buko pies are mostly sold in the southern parts of Luzon. The places that are known to make great tasting Buko pies are Laguna, Batangas, and Tagaytay.
As the name itself says Buko pie is a Filipino-style coconut pie made of fresh, tender young coconut meat combined with a creamy filling and enclosed in a flaky pie crust. There are also variations of the pie, which are similar but use slightly different ingredients, such as macapuno pie. Buko pie is traditionally plain, but nowadays flavorings such as pandan, vanilla, or almond essences are used. But For a more filling that are so rich and tasty fresh ingredients or buko is a must use for this recipe since the buko is the star of the show the more richer and depth flavor it gives, the more the crispy pie crust incorporates with it. Making it a perfect combination when you eat it.
This dessert is an all-time favorite pasalubong (souvenir) for your loved ones when you’re doming from the Philippines. It is also eaten as a snack or Filipino occasions or festivals. Making it a popular dessert for everyone. Because of its crispy crust and sweet fillings it is known to be an attraction to foreigners. Versatility of this dessert varies from places to places.
Buko is a well known fruit. You can most probably see buko trees everywhere in the Philippines. Buko pie is our own take in fruit pies. It is not too sweet. Although some places make buko pies sweeter, it still tastes delicious. No wonder many tourist take buko pies as a souvenir.
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