1 2/3 c. sugar
1/3 c. cornstarch
3 1/2 c. milk
2 tsp. vanilla
2 (6 oz.) pkg. frozen coconut
5 eggs, separated
2 (9 inch) pie crusts

Mix sugar and cornstarch in sauce pan. Slightly beat egg yolks with some of the milk. Add remaining milk to sugar and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it starts to thicken. Add milk and egg mixture and coconut. Stir and cook until very thick. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Pour into baked pie crusts.

MERINGUE:

5 egg whites
Sugar

Beat egg whites until peak forms. Gradually add 3 tablespoons of sugar for each egg white. Lightly brown in 350 degree oven.