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                            Coconut Cream Pie

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pies, Mom's                             Desserts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        Pie:
   3                    Egg yolks -- well beaten
   2       c            Half & half
     3/4   c            Granulated sugar
     1/3   c            All-purpose flour
     1/4   ts           Salt
   2       ts           Unsalted butter
   1       ts           Vanilla
   1-1/3   c            Coconut
   1                    Pie shell (9") -- baked
                        Meringue:
   3                    Egg whites
     1/2   ts           Vanilla
     1/4   ts           Cream of tartar
   6       tb           Granulated sugar

  Preheat oven to 350°F.  In a medium saucepan, combine egg yolks and
  half & half; mix well.  Add sugar, flour, and salt. Cook over
  medium heat until thick; stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add
  butter, vanilla, and 1 cup of coconut.  Pour into baked pie shell.

  Spread meringue over filling, sealing edges to crust, and sprinkle
  with 1/3 cup remaining coconut. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

  Makes 6 to 8 servings.

  Meringue:

  Beat egg whites with vanilla and cream of tartar until soft peaks
  form.  Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff.
 
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