Grandma keeter's coconut cream pie

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3Egg yolks; well beaten
2cupsMilk, whole
¾cupSugar, granulated
cupFlour, all-purpose
¼teaspoonSalt
2teaspoonsButter, unsalted
1teaspoonVanilla
1⅓cupCoconut
1Pie shell, 9\", baked
3Egg whites
½teaspoonVanilla
¼teaspoonCream of tartar
6tablespoonsSugar, granulated

Directions

PIE

MERINGUE

Preheat oven to 350~. In a med. saucepan, combine egg yolks and milk; 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 ⅓ 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.

From Tampa Tribune, 9/2/93; MM by Sue Woodward (72772,2247/CIS; S.WOODWARD/GEnie; SWOODWARD/NVN), posted by DonW1948@...

Submitted By DONW1948@... On SUN, 11 JUN 1995 210414 GMT