coconut meringue pie
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This is a favorite of my family and is often asked for my members of my church group!
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yield
8 -10
prep time
10 Min
cook time
20 Min
Ingredients For coconut meringue pie
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1 csugar
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1/2 ccornstarch
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1/4 tspsalt
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3 cmilk (i used 2%)
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3egg yolks (save whites for meringue)
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1 tsppure vanilla extract
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1/2 tspalmond extract (optional)
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1 1/2 cgrated coconut, divided
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1/2 Tbspbutter (not margarine)
- MERINGUE
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6 Tbspsugar
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1/2 Tbspcornstarch
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1/4 tspcream of tartar
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1 3/8egg whites
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1/2 tsppure vanilla extract
How To Make coconut meringue pie
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1Bake 9" pie shell according to package instructions or make your own...
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2Combine, sugar, cornstarch and salt with a whisk...add milk. Stir until smooth...put in a microwavable deep dish (I use an 8 cup glass measuring bowl). Microwave on hi for 7 minutes...remove and stir really good with the whisk...mixture should be thick. Beat egg yolks and temper the custard mixture with the yolks..mix all together and microwave on hi for 1 more minute. Remove, add 1 cup coconut, butter and vanilla...stir well, pour into prepared pie shell.
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3In a small mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks, add sugar, cornstarch and cream of tartar mixture, 1/3 amount each time... beat until smooth, add another 1/3 etc...add vanilla...beat until stiff peaks form. Put on pie making sure to "seal" the shell all the way around..Sprinkle 1/2 cup of coconut on top and bake at 350 degrees for 9-11 minutes for until golden brown...
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4Enjoy!!! Any leftovers may be kept in the refrigerator.
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