3/4 c. sugar
4 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
3 c. milk
3 slightly beaten egg yolks
2 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. coconut flakes
3 egg whites
3 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar

Combine in sauce pan 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add egg yolks and milk. Mix well. Add butter and coconut. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until thick. Remove and add vanilla. Cool. Have a 10 inch pie crust baked. Sprinkle with a little powdered sugar to keep from getting soggy. Add filling to baked crust. Top with meringue made with the 3 egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar. Sprinkle little coconut on top of meringue. Return to oven at 375 degrees for 10 minutes until browned. Cool on rack.