SINGLE CRUST:

1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shortening
3 tbsp. cold water

FILLING:

3/4 c. sugar
5 tbsp. cornstarch
2 1/2 c. milk
2 lg. egg yolks
1 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. coconut
1/2 tsp. vanilla

MERINGUE:

2 lg. egg whites
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 c. sugar

CRUST: Sift flour and salt into mixing bowl. Cut in shortening to form a coarse meal, add water and shape dough into a ball. Roll out on lightly floured board to fit a 9" pie pan. Prick with fork and bake at 350 degrees until golden brown.

FILLING: Bring milk to a boil. Have ready cornstarch and sugar mixture and add gradually to milk. Add small amount of cooked mixture to beaten egg yolks. Add into remaining cooked mixture and bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add coconut, vanilla and butter.

MERINGUE: Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Add sugar gradually until soft peaks are formed. Place under broiler until golden brown.