4 eggs, slightly beaten
Pinch of salt
1/2 c. sugar
3 c. milk, scalded (heat in pan until little bubbles form on sides of pot)
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine eggs, salt, sugar. Add milk and vanilla slowly. Pour into pie shell and bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 degrees for 30 minutes. Open oven, sprinkle top of pie with 1/2 cup shredded coconut. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown.