Mile High Coconut Pie

Posted by kdipaolo at recipegoldmine.com 6/19/01 4:42:27 pm

1 (9-inch) baked pie shell

Filling:
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup flaked coconut

Meringue:
4 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup granulated sugar

For filling: Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt and mix well. Add egg yolks and stir. Add milk. Cook slowly until thick, stirring constantly. After pudding is thick, add butter, vanilla extract and coconut. Pour into baked pie crust.

For Meringue: Beat egg whites with baking powder until stiff. Add 1/2 cup sugar and blend well. Cover Pie with meringue, making sure to seal the edges. Brown in 325 degree F oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.