MOM'S COCONUT CREAM PIE

MOM'S COCONUT CREAM PIE
COCONUT CREAM PIE RECIPE INGREDIENTS

• 1/3 c. flour
• 2/3 c. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 c. milk
• 1 c. coconut
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 3 beaten egg yolks
• 3 egg whites
• 1 baked pie shell
• 1/3 c. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar

COCONUT CREAM PIE RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
Mix the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the milk. Cook, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and boils. Cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add small amount to egg yolks. Stir into mixture. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the butter and vanilla. Cool slightly. Add 1 cup of coconut. Pour into pie shell. Cover with meringue and bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.

Meringue: In small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form, gradually adding sugar, beating until stiff but not dry.