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Coconut Cream Meringue Pie Recipe


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Ingredients
  • MERINGUE:
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 c milk
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 c flaked coconut, finely sliced
  • 2/3 c sugar
  • 6 tbsps sugar
  • 3 egg whites
  • 2 tbsps butter
  • 1 (9 inch) pastry shell, baked
  • 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 c flaked coconut
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/4 c cornstarch

Directions
  • Step #1 In a small saucepan, mix the sugar, cornstarch & salt.
  • Step #2 Stir in milk until smooth.
  • Step #3 Cook & stir over medium-high heat until thickened & bubbly.
  • Step #4 Reduce heat; cook & stir 2 mins longer.
  • Step #5 Remove from the heat.
  • Step #6 Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly.
  • Step #7 Bring to a gentle boil; cook & stir 2 mins longer.
  • Step #8 Remove from the heat.
  • Step #9 Gently stir in the sliced coconut, butter & vanilla until butter is melted.
  • Step #10 Pour hot filling into crust.
  • Step #11 For meringue, in a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites & cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form.
  • Step #12 Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form & sugar is dissolved.
  • Step #13 Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust.
  • Step #14 Sprinkle top with flaked coconut.
  • Step #15 Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-15 mins or until the meringue is golden.
  • Step #16 Cool on a wire rack for 1 hr.
  • Step #17 Refrigerate for at least 3 hrs before serving.
  • Step #18 Refrigerate leftovers.
  • Step #19 .
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