coconut cream pie - grams way
(6 ratings)
I just loved my Grandma's Coconut Cream Pie..she didn't put a lot of meringue on it, which I am no big fan of..every time I make this I think of the times we would enjoy hers as a child...Enjoy!
(6 ratings)
yield
8 - 10, depending on the slices
prep time
15 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For coconut cream pie - grams way
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1 csugar
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3 cmilk, divided
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1/8 tspsalt
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1 cflaked coconut, i use angel flake
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6 Tbspcorn starch
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1 Tbspvanilla
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3 Tbspbutter
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1 Tbspvanilla extract
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coconut for garnish
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couple drops of yellow food coloring to pudding, for a yellower filling (optionl)
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19 inch pie crust, baked
- MERINGUE ( IF YOU WANT A THICKER MERINGUE, JUST DOUBLE THE RECIPE).
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3 lgegg whites
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1/4 tspcream of tarter
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1 Tbspcorn starch
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6 Tbspsugar
How To Make coconut cream pie - grams way
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1Gather ingredients Preheat oven to 350 degree
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2In a large saucepan combine 2 cups milk, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
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3Combine remaining 1 cup of milk and cornstarch in a bowl. Mix together well and then add to the hot milk mixture.
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4Cook stirring occasionally until mixture thickens. Add coconut, butter and vanilla; stir until thick.
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5Pour into baked pie shell.
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6Make meringue: In a large bowl, beat egg whites, cornstarch and cream of tarter at high speed with an electric mixer. Mix until soft peaks form. Add sugar one tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition.
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7Spread meringue onto pie, swirling to make soft peaks. Sprinkle coconut on meringue. Brown meringue in oven. Watch carefully. Bake until meringue is light brown around the edges and the coconut is toasted and light brown in color.
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8Enjoy...this is one of the best coconut pies I ever had, and it never fails..
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