coconut substitute
in pie crust.

Coconut can form the base of a press-in pie crust. Any sub must bind with fat just as well and produce a firm, sliceable base that holds filling.

top substitutes

01

Almonds

6.7best for pie crust
1 cup : 1 cup

Toast and chop almonds; drier and crunchier than coconut, adds nutty flavor to granola and baking

02

Macadamia Nuts

6.7best for pie crust
1 cup : 1 cup

Rich buttery nut; chop for similar fat content in baking, milder tropical flavor than coconut

03

Cashews

6.7best for pie crust
1 cup : 1 cup

Blend soaked cashews for creamy coconut-like base in curries; whole cashews add crunch to stir-fries

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04

Coconut Meat

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Fresh coconut meat; grate or blend for milk, richer and wetter than dried shredded coconut

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