9" baked pie shell
3 c. milk
3/4 c. sugar
5 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. salt
3 egg yolks, beaten
1 1/2 c. shredded coconut
2 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

1. Bake pie shell, as desired. Set aside.

2. Place milk in 4 cup glass measure. Heat in microwave oven on 3/4 power for 5 or 6 minutes or until scalded.

3. Mix together sugar, cornstarch and salt in 2 quart casserole. Stir hot milk slowly into mixture.

4. Stir about 3/4 cup of hot mixture into egg yolks, stirring constantly. Return egg mixture to 2 quart casserole.

5. Cook in microwave 3/4 power for 3 or 4 minutes or until thickened. Stir with wire whip often during cooking. Add coconut, butter and vanilla. Stir until butter is melted. Pour filling into pie shell. Chill several hours. Top with whipped cream.