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Ingredients

  • 1 baked (9-inch) pastry shell
  • 1/4 c. cornstarch
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 1/2 c. milk
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 c. flaked coconut
  • 6 Tbsp. sugar

Method

  • Mix cornstarch, sugar and salt in double boiler top.
  • Slowly stir in milk.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until thick enough to mound slightly when dropped from spoon.
  • Stir a little hot mixture into beaten egg yolks, then add to remaining mixture and cook 2 minutes longer.
  • Remove from heat and add vanilla and coconut. Cool to room temperature.
  • Turn into pie shell.