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FAVORITE COCONUT MERINGUE PIE



Favorite Coconut Meringue Pie image

We usually have a good selection of pies at our neighborhood get-togethers, but I always come home with an empty pan when I bring this classic. Friends line up for a creamy slice, topped with golden meringue and toasted coconut. -Betty Sitzman, Wray, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Dough for single-crust pie
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups whole milk
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
MERINGUE:
3 large egg white, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°. , Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edge is light golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-6 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 350°., In a small heavy saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch and salt. Whisk in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Gently stir in chopped coconut, butter and vanilla until butter is melted., For meringue, in a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until soft glossy peaks form., Transfer hot filling to crust. Spread meringue evenly over filling, sealing to edge of crust. Sprinkle with flaked coconut. Bake until meringue is golden, 12-15 minutes. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

COCONUT, RASPBERRY & LIME MERINGUE SLICE



Coconut, raspberry & lime meringue slice image

Making one large meringue is much less fiddly than doing individual ones, and you can prepare all the elements ahead

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 egg whites
280g caster sugar
2 tsp cornflour
2 tsp white wine vinegar
85g desiccated coconut
little flaked coconut
300ml double cream
50g icing sugar
zest and juice 2 limes
200g raspberries , defrosted if frozen

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 140C/120C fan/gas 1. Line baking sheets with baking parchment and draw 3 rectangles, roughly 25cm x 12cm. Whisk whites to stiff. Gradually whisk in sugar to stiff again, then whisk in the cornflour and vinegar. Fold in the desiccated coconut and pipe, or spread, the meringue mix into 3 even rectangles. Scatter flaked coconut over one of the meringues and bake for 1 hr, then turn off oven and leave in there with the door shut for 1 hr. Leave to cool.
  • Whisk cream, icing sugar and lime zest and juice to a thick consistency. Spread half over one meringue base (not the one with flaked coconut on top - save that for the top), and scatter over half the raspberries. Sit second meringue base on top, spread with remaining cream and scatter with remaining raspberries. Top with coconut-covered meringue and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 46 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 45 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.15 milligram of sodium

COCONUT CREAM MERINGUE PIE



Coconut Cream Meringue Pie image

Every fifth Sunday at our country church, we have a hymn sing and potluck dinner. I always bring this coconut cream pie with meringue, and it goes fast. It's definitely a favorite. -Joyce Reece, Mena, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Dough for single-crust pie
6 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
MERINGUE:
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Line crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven temperature to 350°., In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; gently stir in vanilla and coconut. Pour into crust. , For meringue, beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a small bowl, on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. Sprinkle with coconut. , Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for 3 hours before serving. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

COCONUT MERINGUE COOKIES



Coconut Meringue Cookies image

I saw this recipe and thought that it was simple and easy. Also that is was very low in fat and low in calories. These make great treats for children.

Provided by Kaycee Barnes

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h5m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
6 tablespoons baking cocoa

Steps:

  • Beat together egg whites, cream of tartar, coconut, almond, and vanilla extracts, and salt.
  • Gradually beat in sugar 2 tablespoons at a time.
  • Beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Sift 1/4 cup of cocoa over mixture and fold together.
  • Place in a heavy duty resealable bag and cut a small hole in the corner.
  • Pipe 2-inch circles on a baking sheet, and bake for 50-60 minutes at 250°F.
  • Let sit in the oven for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Then sprinkle with remaining cocoa.

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