COCONUT CREAM PUDDING

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"A golden baked meringue makes the crowning touch to this mouthwatering dessert."-Verona Koehlmoos, Pilger, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 cups milk
4 eggs, separated
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large heavy saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar and cornstarch; stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thick and bubbly; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. , In a bowl, beat egg yolks. Stir 1 cup hot milk mixture into yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in coconut and vanilla. Cool to lukewarm without stirring., Pour into an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. In a large bowl and with clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Spread over pudding, sealing to edges. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.