Coconut Cream Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Whisk together the milk, cream and egg yolks.
2. 2
   Combine the sugar and cornstarch in heavy saucepan.
3. 3
   Whisk in the yolk mixture and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Then stir the mixture constantly until it comes to a boil, about 7 minutes more.
4. 4
   Boil, stirring, 1 minute.
5. 5
   Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla, butter and coconut.
6. 6
   Pour into baked pie crust.
7. 7
   Top with meringue and sprinkle with coconut.
8. 8
   Bake until top is brown.