1 (9") baked pie shell 2/3 c. sugar 1/4 c. cornstarch 1/2 tsp. salt 3 c. milk 4 egg yolks, slightly beaten 2 tbsp. butter, softened 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 c. coconut 1 c. sweetened whip cream Bake pie shell; cool. Mix sugar, cornstarch and salt in saucepan. Gradually stir in milk, then egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in butter, vanilla and 3/4 cup coconut. Pour into pie shell. Press plastic wrap onto filling. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, but not longer than 48 hours. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle balance of coconut on top. |