4 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup self-rising flour
2 cups milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter (at room temperature)
3/4 cup sweetened coconut flakes

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In stand mixer or food processor, mix eggs, sugar, flour, milk, vanilla and butter until well blended. Once blended, add in coconut flakes and mix for a few seconds until well combined. Pour mixture into ungreased glass or ceramic pie dish.

Bake at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes or until a edges are brown and center is a nice golden brown and set.

Allow to cool to room temperature then place in refrigerator for 2 hours. Prepare topping, if desired.

TOPPING:

1/3 cup coconut flakes (toasted)
2 cups Cool Whip (thawed)

Stir thawed Cool Whip and spread over pie creating peaks with a spatula or spoon, then sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes and enjoy!

Submitted by: Kat Sadik