Coconut Custard Pie V

This recipe makes two glorious pies of exquisite coconut custard with lightly sweetened clouds of meringue floating over.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 317 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• 4 egg whites
• 2 cups flaked coconut
• 2 cups milk
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• 4 egg yolks
• 2 (9 inch) pie shells, baked

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.)

Step 2

In the top of a double boiler, combine egg yolks, milk, 2 cups sugar and flour. Cook, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and coconut. Pour into 2 pie shells.

Step 3

In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 1/3 cup white sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pies, covering completely.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown.