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Coconut Cream Pie V

By: Jackie Smith  
"This is very rich. If needed, the richness can be cut down by decreasing the sugar. You can also turn this into a chocolate coconut cream pie by using the optional cocoa powder in the ingredients."

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Original Recipe Yield 1 pie
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
  • 4 cups milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup white sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to broiler setting.
  2. To Make Coconut Custard: In a large saucepan combine 2 cups sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Add cocoa powder if desired. Mix well. Pour in 3 cups of the milk. Stir well and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until mixture comes to a boil.
  3. Meanwhile, mix remaining 1 cup of milk with beaten egg yolks in a medium bowl. When mixture on stove thickens, add 1/2 cup of it to egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly, until thoroughly combined.
  4. Pour egg yolk mixture back into sugar mixture, whisking constantly. Bring mixture back to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  5. Remove mixture from heat. Stir in butter, vanilla, and coconut. Set aside.
  6. To Make Meringue: Place reserved egg whites in a large metal or glass mixing bowl. Beat until foamy. Add 1/2 cup sugar, a little at a time, beating constantly until stiff peaks form.
  7. Pour custard into baked pie shell. Spread meringue over custard, covering completely.
  8. Place pie under preheated broiler. Bake 5 minutes, or until meringue is golden. Chill before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 496 | Total Fat: 14.2g | Cholesterol: 116mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2003 by Amy 
DID NOT SET! I followed the directions to a "t", even thickening the custard more than... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2003 by Jackie Smith 
The only time I had a problem with this setting was when it was humid outside. Cutting down... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2003 by JOE W 
I just tried this recipe for the first time. I'm not sure whether it will set up or not. One... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 29, 2008 by chivas_81 
I had a problem with it setting also so other than that the taste was really good!!!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2008 by Carissa Williams 
Very tasty recipe, but did not set. I altered the recipe by cutting the sugar to 1.5 cups and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2006 by claudette 
THE GREASTEST I make it in the mirco wave MORE

 
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