Desserts

Jacqueline's Coconut Cream Pie

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Delectable Coconut Cream Pie recipe. A sweet dessert that has been passed down through family generations.

Ingredients

Filling

  • 2 cups Farmers 2% Milk
  • 1 tbsp Farmers Butter (or Farmers 20/80)
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 2 tbsp corn starch
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut

Meringue

  • 3 egg whites
  • 3 tbsp white sugar
  • ¼ cup coconut
Preparation

Method

  1. Place milk in double boiler over medium heat to slightly scald.
  2. Add butter, stir until it has melted then add vanilla.
  3. Separate eggs and place whites in separate bowl & set aside.
  4. Place yolks in another bowl and mix them beat. Gently pour into milk continually mixing while pouring.
  5. Mix dry ingredients together (flour, corn starch and sugar) and pour them into mixture in double boiler. Stir until mixture has thickened, then add coconut and cook for 2 more minutes.
  6. Pour into a 9 inch pre-cooked pie crust.
Meringue
  1. Beat egg whites until thick & fluffy.
  2. Stir in 3 tablespoons of white sugar beat until smooth.
  3. Then stir in ¼ cup of coconut, place on top of pie filling.
  4. Place in a 325 degree oven until it is golden brown (about 10 – 15 minutes)