Coconut Pie

Name: Coconut Pie
Ingredients: 3/4 c. sugar; 3 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1/4 tsp. salt; 2 c. scalded milk; 3 eggs; 2 Tbsp. butter; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 (4 oz.) can coconut; 1 (9-inch) baked pie shell; 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar; 6 Tbsp. sugar

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

3/4 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. scalded milk
3 eggs
2 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 (4 oz.) can coconut
1 (9-inch) baked pie shell
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
6 Tbsp. sugar

Directions

1

Combine 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch and salt.
2

Add milk gradually.
3

Cook and stir until mixture thickens (3 to 5 minutes). Add small amount of hot mixture to egg yolks.
4

Stir well and add to hot mixture.
5

Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
6

Remove from heat.
7

Add butter, vanilla and 1/2 can coconut.
8

Pour in pie shell. Top with meringue made of egg whites, cream of tartar and 6 tablespoons sugar.
9

Bake at 350° until meringue browns.