Ingredients
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- 5 Tablespoons flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups scalded milk
- 1/4 cup cold milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 9-inch baked pie shell
Meringue Recipe:
- 3 egg whites
- 6 level Tablespoons of sugar
Instructions
- Blend flour, sugar, and salt with the cold milk. Gradually add the scalded milk, stirring constantly.
- Cook on low heat until thickened, then add beaten egg yolks and cook for an additional two minutes.
- Remove from heat. Add vanilla extract and shredded coconut.
- Cool filling, then pour into baked pie shell. Top with meringue (recipe below).
Meringue Directions:
- Beat egg whites until stiff. Very gradually, add the sugar. Cover the pie with meringue.