Pie Recipes
Fresh Coconut Cream Pie
Ingredients
Pie
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1/2 cup grated fresh coconut
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (9-inch) baked pie shell
Meringue
- 4 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup grated fresh coconut
Instructions
Pie
- Combine milk, sugar and salt in a double boiler and bring to a near boil.
- Blend cornstarch, egg yolks, water, and add to milk mixture.
- Add coconut. Cook over hot water until custard thickens.
- Add butter and vanilla extract. Cool.
- Top with meringue or whipped cream.
Meringue
- Beat egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks are formed.
- Gradually add sugar, beating constantly.
- When meringue is fairly stiff, pile lightly onto filled pie. Be sure to seal edges.
- Sprinkle coconut on top.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.