3/4 c. sugar
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 slightly beaten egg yolks
2 tbsp. butter
1 (9") baked pastry shell
1 c. flaked coconut (in pie)
1/3 c. coconut (on top)

In saucepan combine sugar, flour and salt; gradually add in milk. Cook over medium heat until bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; immediately return to hot mixture; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, add butter, vanilla and coconut. Pour into cooled baked pastry shell. Spread meringue on top pie and 1/3 cup flaked coconut on top of meringue and bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.