Coconut Cream Pie

* Exported from MasterCook *

Coconut Cream Pie

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pies, Mom's Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----PIE-----
3 Egg yolks -- well beaten
2 C Half & Half (half cream/half whole milk)
3/4 C Sugar, granulated
1/3 C Flour, all-purpose
1/4 Ts Salt
2 Ts Butter, unsalted
1 T Vanilla
1 1/3 C Coconut
1 Pie shell, 9", baked
-----MERINGUE-----
3 Egg whites
1/2 Ts Vanilla
1/4 Ts Cream of tartar
6 Tb Sugar, granulated

Preheat oven to 350~. In a med. saucepan, combine egg yolks and
half & half; mix well. Add sugar, flour, and salt. Cook over med. heat
until thick; stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add butter,
vanilla, and 1 cup of coconut. Pour into baked pie shell.
Spread meringue over filling, sealing edges to crust, and sprinkle
with 1/3 cup remaining coconut. Bake for 12 to 15 mins. Makes 6 to 8
servings.
Meringue: Beat egg whites with vanill and cream of tartar until
soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff.



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