French Cream Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Scald sugar and 2 cups milk in top of double boiler; mix egg yolks, cornstarch and 2/3 cup milk until smooth.
2. 2
   Add to milk mixture.
3. 3
   Cook until thick, stirring constantly.
4. 4
   Remove from fire. Add pinch of salt, vanilla and butter.
5. 5
   Stir until butter melts. Add grated coconut.
6. 6
   Pour into cooled, baked pie shell.
7. 7
   Top with meringue or use whipped cream.
8. 8
   Also makes a good banana cream pie.