Coconut Cream Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Heat sugar and milk in a 1 quart saucepan over medium heat. Blend egg yolks and cornstarch.
2. 2
   Add small amount of hot milk to yolk mixture.
3. 3
   Mix well and return to the hot milk.
4. 4
   Boil until thick, about 3 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove from heat; add butter, vanilla, coconut and salt.
6. 6
   Stir until butter melts.
7. 7
   Cool.
8. 8
   Pour mixture into pie shell.
9. 9
   Whip and sweeten cream; spread over pie.
10. 10
    Garnish with grated coconut.
11. 11
    Serve chilled.
12. 12
    Makes 8 servings.