Coconut Pie is another one of my late grandmothers’ insanely delicious pie recipes that I needed to share with all of you! With baking season approaching, this is a must!
* Ingredients:
° 1 1/2 cups half and half
° 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
° 2 eggs, beaten
° 3/4 cup sugar
° 1/2 cup starch
° 1/4 teaspoon salt
° 3/4 cup peeled coconut
° 1 teaspoon vanilla
° 1 baked muffin dough
° 3 egg whites
° 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
° 6 tablespoons of sugar
° 1/2 cup peeled coconut
* directione:
Combine half and half coconut milk, eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch and salt together in a saucepan; Stirring constantly, and bring to a slow boil over low heat and cook until thick, about 30 minutes. Take the pot off the fire. Add 3/4 cup of coconut to the mixture along with the vanilla extract. Pour the coconut mixture into the baked pie crust. In a glass or metal bowl, beat the egg white until frothy. Gradually add the cream of tartar and 6 tablespoons of white sugar, and keep whisking until soft peaks form. Spread the egg white mixture over the pie. Sprinkle half a cup of coconut over the pie. Bake at 350 for 12 to 15 minutes.
ENJOY !
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