DOUBLE COCONUT MERINGUE PIE

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Great coconut flavor and mile-high meringue! The filling is cooked in the microwave, so no stirring over a hot stove (although you could easily do it on the stove if you prefer). To make a TRIPLE coconut meringue pie, use a coconut pie-crust.

Provided by GinaJohnson

Categories     Pie

Time 30m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
1 1/3 cups whole milk
1/4 cup cornstarch
5 egg yolks
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup flaked unsweetened coconut
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter
1 (9 inch) baked pie shells
5 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
8 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Stir together the sugar and cornstarch so there are no lumps.
  • Add the milks and stir well.
  • Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir.
  • Continue microwaving and stirring every 30 seconds until thick and bubbly.
  • Whisk the egg yolks well.
  • Stir in tablespoons of the hot milk liquid to temper the eggs, whisking as you add a total of about ½ C of the hot liquid.
  • Stir the egg mixture into the remaining milk mixture.
  • Continue to microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring frequently until it returns to a boil and is thickened.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add coconut, vanilla, and butter. Stir until uniformly incorporated.
  • Pour the filling into the prepared pie shell.
  • Meringue:.
  • Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar in a very clean bowl on Med. speed until white and bubbly.
  • Turn mixer on high and add sugar 1 T at a time.
  • Beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Carefully dollop meringue on pie filling and spread over it, being sure to seal edges of the meringue to the crust.
  • Sprinkle coconut on top.
  • Bake at 350 o for 12-18 minute
  • Cool pie on wire rack 1 hour.
  • Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Keep chilled.

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