COCONUT PUDDING

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Rich and smooth. It takes half an hour to make, but it well worth the effort. Posting in response to a request. Plan ahead as it needs time to chill.

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups milk
4 eggs
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, flour and salt over a medium heat; gradually stir in milk.
  • Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture is thick and bubbly.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook 2 minutes more.
  • Remove the pan from heat.
  • Separate the egg yolks from whites.
  • Beat the egg yolks slightly.
  • Gradually stir 1 cup of the hot mixture into yolks.
  • Return the egg mixture to the saucepan and bring the entire mixture to a gentle boil.
  • Cook and stir 2 minutes before removing the pan from heat.
  • Stir butter, vanilla, and coconut into the hot mixture.
  • Let cool 5 minutes, then pour into serving dishes and chill several hours until serving time.
  • The hot mixture can also be poured into a baked 9 inch pie crust for coconut cream pie.
  • Top with meringue and brown or just top with whipped cream.

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