MOM'S COCONUT CREAM PIE 
1/3 c. flour
2/3 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. milk
1 c. coconut
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 beaten egg yolks
3 egg whites
1 baked pie shell
1/3 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar

Mix the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the milk. Cook, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and boils. Cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add small amount to egg yolks. Stir into mixture. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the butter and vanilla. Cool slightly. Add 1 cup of coconut. Pour into pie shell. Cover with meringue and bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.

Meringue: In small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form, gradually adding sugar, beating until stiff but not dry.

 

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