COCONUT CREAM PIE VI

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A rich, wonderful dessert. Garnish each slice with whipped cream if you like. You can use nonfat milk in this recipe to cut down on calories a little.

Provided by Karen

Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes Coconut Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
⅔ cup white sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups milk
4 egg yolks, beaten
2 tablespoons butter, softened
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup shredded coconut

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Mix well, then slowly whisk in milk and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Stir butter or margarine and vanilla extract into mixture. Add shredded coconut and mix thoroughly. Pour immediately into pie shell. Chill at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 117.4 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 336.1 mg, Sugar 25.3 g