9 inch baked pastry shell
1/4 c. cornstarch
2/3 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
3 c. milk
3 slightly beaten egg yolks
1 c. packaged flaked coconut "use as much coconut as you like"
2 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine cornstarch, sugar, and salt in saucepan. Gradually add milk; blend well. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick. Blend small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks, then add to hot mixture in saucepan. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add coconut, butter, and vanilla; blend well. Cover and cool to lukewarm, stirring occasionally. Pour into baked pastry shell. Top with meringue or whipped cream. Makes one 9 inch pie.