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    Home » Dessert Recipes » Pies and Tarts Recipes

    Published: Feb 19, 2017 · Modified: Mar 29, 2021 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 25 Comments

    Easter Bunny Pie

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    With the help of store-bought pie dough, you can easily recreate this whimsically delicious Easter Bunny Pie in the shake of a cottontail...so you'd better hop to it!

    Overhead shot of coconut pie with Easter bunny decorative crust.

     I always have so much fun bringing you fun and whimsical food preparation ideas that are as simple to recreate as they are delicious to eat, and serve.

     

    **Please Note - The printable recipe card with detailed instructions, complete ingredient measurements, and nutritional information for making Easter Bunny Pie is available near the end of this post. OR click on the "jump to recipe" button (found above) to be taken directly to the recipe.

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    Title Text image of How to make Easter Bunny Pie

    The ingredient list:

    • 1 - 9" Deep Dish Pie Shell (store-bought or homemade)
    • 1 - 9" Pie Crust  (store-bought or homemade)
    • Eggs
    • Granulated Sugar
    • Milk
    • Pure Vanilla Extract
    • Salt
    • Sweetened Coconut
    • Chocolate Chips

    The inspiration:

    As I've written about before, most times, I get the best ideas for my recipes as I lay wide awake in bed in the middle of the night. It's a blessing (and a curse) as my mind races with all sorts of food images playing through my brain at a rabbit's pace. See what I did there? Ha! Ha!

    Sometimes I'll write my ideas down in a little note pad that I keep on the nightstand, and other times the ideas are so strong that I know I'll never forget them.

    Many times, I almost want to hop (LOL, there I go again) out of bed and start cooking and baking right there in the middle of the night (I have yet to do that, but don't put it past me).

    This was entirely the case with the Easter Bunny Pie, but at least I waited until morning to set up my video equipment and start baking.

    Thank you to Good Housekeeping Magazine for adding this Easter Bunny Pie to their list of 20 Easter Pies Your Guests Will Love!

    Easter Bunny Pie

    Store-bought or homemade pie crust? You be the judge!

    I've used two types of store-bought pie crusts in the making of this recipe.

    The bottom crust is the pre-formed deep dish pie crust that you can find in the freezer section of the grocery store, and for the bunny himself, I used the pre-rolled flat pie crust that is found in the refrigerated section near the canned pop-out biscuits. You know the ones.

    Of course, should you choose to make your own pie crust for this Easter Bunny Pie, I certainly wouldn't discourage you. Just remember to make enough for a top and bottom crust.

    What to do with the leftover scraps of dough:

    Sprinkle the leftover crust you'll have after cutting out the bunny with cinnamon and sugar. Place them on a baking tray, and then bake until golden. It's a great way to use up the remaining pieces of dough without wasting them.

    My dad always used to call the scraps made this way "crust pie," and I believe it was always his favorite part of any pie.

    Easter Bunny Pie

    I know, I know. How in the world can you take a knife and cut into this cute little bunny? Well, if you'll notice from the photo above, I cut between his ears. I couldn't do it either. LOL. Actually, I could, but for the sake of the photo, I thought it would make a better picture to slice there, instead of through his cute little triangle shaped nose.

    And, as we all know the first slice of pie never is the prettiest (it's some sort of weird pie and pancake phenomenon) I felt I needed to cut unto this Easter Bunny Pie so you could see all that delectable coconut and melted chocolate tucked away inside. Be still my rabbit heartbeat. Whoops! I did it again!

    Slice of Easter Bunny Pie

    Now, wouldn't this be the perfect ending to your Easter dinner? Save room because you're going to want a piece of this Easter Bunny Pie!

    Coconut Custard Easter Bunny Pie

    Additional decorated pie crust recipes:

    • Colorful Autumn Leaves Crusted Apple Pie
    Overhead picture of color leaf pie.
    • Festive Holly Berry Pie
    Overhead picture of holly berry custard pie
    • Bourbon Pecan Painted Poinsettia Pie 
    Overhead picture of poinsettia pecan pie
    • Adorable Turkey Crust Pumpkin Pie
    Overhead picture of turkey crust on a pumpkin pie

    Below is the printable recipe card along with the exact ingredient measurements and nutritional information for making today's decorative chocolate coconut custard pie.

    ⭐If you've made this recipe, or are excited to make this recipe, I'd appreciate it if you'd take a moment to leave it a star rating on the recipe card, along with a comment if you're so inclined. Thank you. 🙂

    An overhead photo of an Easter Bunny Pie with colored eggs and a colorful napkin.

    Coconut Chocolate Chip Custard Easter Bunny Pie

    Renee Goerger
    With the help of store-bought pie dough, you can easily recreate this whimsically delicious Easter Bunny Pie in the shake of a cottontail.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
    Course Dessert - Pie
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 slices
    Calories 335 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 9" " deep dish pie shell store-bought, freezer section
    • 1 9" " rolled pie crust store-bought, refrigerated section
    • 5 eggs
    • ¾ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 cups milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • pinch salt
    • 1½ cup shredded sweetened coconut
    • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips plus two for the eyes
    • Tools and equipment:
    • tiny bowl optional
    • small bowl 3" - 4" in diameter
    • medium bowl
    • large bowl
    • baking sheet
    • parchment paper optional
    • whisk
    • paint brush
    • pink gel food color
    • stiff cardboard
    • paring knife
    • scissors
    • water

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs. Pour about a tablespoon of the whisked eggs into a small bowl and set aside.
    • Pour the eggs into the large bowl and whisk in the sugar, milk, vanilla and salt.
    • Stir in the coconut and chocolate chips.
    • Place the deep dish pie crust on a baking sheet which has been lined with parchment paper.
    • Pour the custard mixture into the pie shell. Partially bake the pie for 30 minutes in the preheated oven.
    • While the pie is baking, unroll the pie crust. Invert the small bowl on the pie dough and use the paring knife to cut out the circle.
    • Trace one (or two) rabbit ears on the cardboard and use the scissors to cut the template.
    • Lay the ear/ears on the dough and cut out two ear shapes.
    • Cut out a small rectangle for the teeth, two oval shapes for the cheeks, a small triangle for the nose, a bow tie and a small circle for the knot.
    • Remove the partially baked pie from the oven and assemble the bunny face on top of the custard. *Note - use a small amount of water to attach each piece of dough to the next.
    • In the tiny bowl, add a drop or two of pink food color to the egg and mix well to combine.
    • Use a clean paintbrush to paint the bunny's pink nose, the inside of his ears and his bow tie.
    • Add the reserved two chocolate chips for the bunny eyes.
    • Return the pie to the oven and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes or until the pie is a light golden brown and completely set in the middle.
    • Cool the pie completely before cutting and serving.
    • Cover and store any uneaten pieces in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sliceCalories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 11gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 201mgPotassium: 264mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 360IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 206mgIron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's recipe for Coconut Custard Chocolate Chip Easter Bunny Pie as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!

    Overhead picture of a pie with a decorative Easter bunny crust.

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    Comments

    1. Justine says

      March 07, 2019 at 12:45 pm

      5 stars
      This is adorable!! We usually do a coconut cake for Easter, but I am totally going to have to make this instead this year!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        March 09, 2019 at 6:56 am

        Thank you. He is adorable. Make both 😉

        Reply
    2. Taryn says

      March 07, 2019 at 12:18 pm

      5 stars
      Cutest pie ever! The hit of our Easter celebration!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        March 09, 2019 at 6:56 am

        That's nice. Glad everyone enjoyed it!

        Reply
    3. Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says

      March 15, 2017 at 12:11 pm

      You are the queen of food art! Love it!

      Reply
    4. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says

      March 15, 2017 at 7:47 am

      So so SO cute!

      Reply
    5. megunprocessed says

      February 23, 2017 at 1:59 am

      This is creative!

      Reply
    6. fabiola@notjustbaked says

      February 22, 2017 at 1:34 pm

      This is the cutest!

      Reply
    7. amindfullmom says

      February 21, 2017 at 7:31 pm

      This is the best way to play with food--so fun~

      Reply
    8. Michelle Verkade { A Latte Food } says

      February 21, 2017 at 3:46 pm

      Chocolate and coconut is the best! I'm in love with how adorable this is!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        February 21, 2017 at 4:44 pm

        Thank you so much! Glad you like it!

        Reply
    9. thatskinnychickcanbake says

      February 21, 2017 at 11:18 am

      The pie itself sounds phenomenal---then you add the adorable bunny topper! You are an incredible artist!!!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        February 21, 2017 at 4:44 pm

        Thank you, Liz. You are very kind!

        Reply
    10. Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says

      February 20, 2017 at 10:04 pm

      You are so creative and talented! I love this!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        February 21, 2017 at 8:29 am

        Thank you so much. I appreciate it!

        Reply
    11. Dee says

      February 20, 2017 at 8:49 pm

      You always make the cutest creations, and I love this bunny pie!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        February 21, 2017 at 8:30 am

        Thank you, Dee!

        Reply
    12. Dorothy Reinhold says

      February 20, 2017 at 7:43 pm

      We always make the bunny cake. I love having another adorable option!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        February 21, 2017 at 8:30 am

        You can never have too many bunny options 🙂

        Reply
    13. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

      February 20, 2017 at 6:06 pm

      How absolutely adorable! I love your creative pies, Renee!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        February 21, 2017 at 8:30 am

        Thank you so much, Anna!

        Reply
    14. Back for Seconds says

      February 20, 2017 at 2:38 pm

      I just cannot get over your pies!! This is adorable! Can't wait to see what you come up with next!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        February 21, 2017 at 8:31 am

        Thanks so much. My mind is always racing with ideas. Stay tuned!

        Reply
    15. amyengberson says

      February 20, 2017 at 12:35 pm

      This is such a cute idea! The kids would go crazy for it!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        February 21, 2017 at 8:31 am

        🙂

        Reply

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