My Better Half Pie

• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups Half-and-Half
• 3 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• 3 tablespoons powdered cocoa
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Half-and-Half
• 1 baked 8-inch piecrust

Instructions

1. Layer bottom of piecrust with 1/2 cup chopped Macadamia nuts before baking.
2. In medium saucepan, stir together 2/3 cup sugar, cornstarch, salt and 3 cups Half-and-Half; blend in eggs. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils; boil and stir for 1 minute.
3. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla extract. Pour 1 1/2 cups cream filling into a small bowl. Stir in 1/2 cup coconut.
4. Pour coconut filling into baked pie crust.
5. Stir together cocoa, 3 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons Half-and-Half; blend into remaining filling in saucepan. return to heat; heat to just boiling, stirring constantly.
6. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Pour over coconut filling.
7. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate until cold.
8. Just before serving, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with toasted flaked coconut and chocolate curls.

Attribution

Posted by kdipaolo at Recipe Goldmine May 30, 2001.