1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
1/3 c. cornstarch
1/2 c. sugar
3 c. milk
3 egg yolks, beaten slightly
2 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. coconut
3 egg whites, beat until fluffy
3 tbsp. sugar

In a 2 quart glass bowl, combine the cornstarch and sugar. Whisk in milk. Cook in microwave on high power for 5 to 7 minutes until thick. Stir every 2 minutes. Beat 1/2 hot mixture into eggs. Blend above egg mixture into remaining hot mixture microwave on high 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes until thickened. Whisk in butter and vanilla. Add coconut. Pour into cooled shell. Beat egg whites until fluffy. Add sugar. Beat until stiff. Spread on filled pie. Sprinkle with coconut. Brown 6 minutes in 425 degree oven.