CREAMY COCONUT CREAM PIE

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While I have found many coconut cream pies that provide whip cream as a topping, I prefer the original idea of using merangue as a topping. you can make the merangue as stiff as you like, while I personally like largee peaks, not everyone does, so when I mae this for the diner I only put a small layer of merangue on the top. I...

Provided by alan shulver

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 c water
1/2 c cornstarch
2 lime juice and zest
4 eggs beaten
2 can(s) coco lopez cream of coconut
1 c flaked coconut
1 pie shell baked
3 egg whites
1 1/2 c sugar
1 Tbsp cream of tartar

Steps:

  • 1. In heavy saucepan, combine water, cornstarch, lime juice and zest. Mix well.
  • 2. Add eggs and cream of coconut. Completely combine.
  • 3. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring often.
  • 4. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until mixture thickens.
  • 5. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • 6. Stir in coconut and pour into pie shell.
  • 7. Make a merangue with egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar.
  • 8. Chill before serving

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