Coconut Cream Pie V

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.

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Amy

Aug. 1, 2003

"DID NOT SET! I followed the directions to a "t", even thickening the custard more than recommended . . . I ended up with a nice crust, great meringue and coconut soup inside. I suspect that the re..." See morecipe needs only 3 cups TOTAL of milk. Using the suggested amount is too much for the amount of cornstarch, sugar and egg to handle. Also, the filling is REALLY sweet. I think it needs about half to three-quarters of the sugar."

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JOE W

Aug. 1, 2003

"I just tried this recipe for the first time. I'm not sure whether it will set up or not. One reason is the recipe call for one pie. I had enough for two pies. The pie is cooling now. If it doesn'..." See moret set up, I will let you know. It look like a great recipe, and taste great. Thanks, Joe Woodard"

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Jackie Smith

Aug. 1, 2003

"The only time I had a problem with this setting was when it was humid outside. Cutting down on the sugar by half makes it less rich...." See more"