1 baked pie crust
1 3/4 c. scalded milk
1/4 c. cold milk
2 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. white sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 c. fresh shredded coconut

Mix cornstarch, 1/4 cup cold milk, salt, and sugar; put in saucepan. Make a smooth paste. Stir into scalded milk and cook until thick and smooth; cook a few minutes longer over hot water. Stir in the egg yolks and 3/4 cup of coconut. Add vanilla. Bake in pie shell; sprinkle coconut on top of meringue covering the filling and brown.