For Jen
July 22, 2010 | In Cooking
Our dear friend Jennifer made a special request for my coconut cream pie recipe, so here it is! This pie was surprisingly easy to make and pretty darn delicious. I do have to say, though, that it’s even better after being refrigerated overnight. Enjoy!
Ingredients
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 cup flaked coconut, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) pastry shell, baked
MERINGUE:
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup flaked coconut
Directions
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in chopped coconut, butter and vanilla until butter is melted. Pour hot filling into crust.
- For meringue, in a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. Sprinkle with flaked coconut.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until the meringue is golden. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers in a tightly sealed container.
- Jessica
what what! you are the best! ate a slice of cake last night with coconut in it–thought of you and was anticipating your recipe! i will report back when my tummy is full of this coconutty goodness. thank you j!
j.
ps
so jealous you are going to renegade this weekend! would’ve been cool to meet up! i have family in town so i’m not able to go. you have to check out my friend keiko’s booth–small adventure! here are some of her links!
http://asmalladventure.blogspot.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/smalladventure
http://keikoward.blogspot.com/
have fun!!! sorry for the extremely long comment!
Comment by jennifer young — July 23, 2010 #
oh hello little bird in the background…you’re cute
Comment by jennifer young — July 23, 2010 #
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