Individual Coconut Cream Pies From 'Mother Daughter Dishes'

"[Photograph: Erika Shafer ] Pie that's ready to serve in less than thirty minutes is unheard of. That is, unless you're making mini coconut cream pies from Mother Daughter Dishes. The no-fuss crust is made of vanilla wafers, with a coconut pudding and meringue topping. Toasted coconut is scattered on top, for a double dose of flavor. Why this recipe works: * There is something so charming about individual desserts, and the fact that these come together so quickly makes them even more endearing. Keep this recipe in your back pocket for last-minute entertaining. * The use of meringue topping means you can have fun with it; pile it high, torch the tips, sprinkle with crunchy sugar, or leave as-is, with toasted coconut. Excerpted from Mother Daughter Dishes by Cheryl Najafi (CherylStyle Publishing). Copyright © 2014. Photographs by Erika Shafer...."