Coconut cream pie

 
                             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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