1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. cornstarch
2 1/2 c. milk
3 eggs
1 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
4 tbsp sugar
Shredded coconut

Mix first four ingredients and cook over low heat until thickened. Remove from heat and cool before adding 3 beaten egg yolks. Mix well and continue cooking over low heat for 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla. pour into baked Crisco pastry. Top with meringue made of 3 egg whites beaten stiff and 4 tablespoons sugar. Garnish with shredded coconut.