Coconut Cream Pie (See note for 9"x13" pie)
INGREDIENTS
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For the Crust: (may use frozen crust)
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1 1/2 cups flour
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2/3 cups shortening
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5-7 Tbs. cold water (or even . . coconut water. . oooh)
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For the Vanilla Coconut Pudding:
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2 2/3 cups whole milk (1/2 evaporated milk and half water is a great substitute for whole milk!)( May also substitute coconut milk)
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1 egg
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/4 cup cornstarch (don't do the flour substitute, just use cornstarch)
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1/4 tsp salt
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1 tsp vanilla
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1 1/3 cups sweetened, flake coconut
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Note: 1 T. butter and 1/2 tsp. almond flavoring may be added before coconut
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For the Whipped Cream and Topping:
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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2 T. granulated sugar
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1/2 tsp. vanilla
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1 cup coconut
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