Coconut Dream Pie

Ingredients

• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 5 large egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons confectioners sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Lightly toasted, shredded coconut
• One standard pie shell, prebaked

Directions

Mix together sugar, cornstarch and salt in a heavy-bottom saucepan. Whisk in egg yolks until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk and bring to a boil, whisking constantly, over medium heat. Boil for one minute, whisking gently, and remove from heat. Add 1 cup shredded coconut, butter and vanilla extract, stirring until butter melts. Pour mixture into bowl, cover and cool at room temperature for 30 minutes. Pour mixture into pre-baked pie shell, and refrigerate for 3 hours.
Whip the heavy cream, confectioners sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until stiff. Spread over top of pie and sprinkle with toasted coconut.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: www.texascooking.com
Submitted By: Meryl
merstar@earthlink.net
Coconut Dream Pie