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Prep Time: 55 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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The filling is my mother-in-law's and the crust is mine. My husband and son say they like it better than any other pie I've ever made. Ingredients:
2-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons sugar |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon baking powder |
3/4 cup shortening |
1 egg, separated |
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold water, divided |
filling: |
2 cups sugar |
2/3 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
dash salt |
6 cups 2% milk |
8 egg yolks, lightly beaten |
2 cups flaked coconut |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1 teaspoon coconut extract |
meringue: |
6 tablespoons sugar |
3 tablespoons cornstarch |
1-1/2 cups water |
8 egg whites |
additional flaked coconut |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine egg yolk and 1/2 cup cold water; gradually add to crumb mixture, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Divide dough in half. Roll out each portion to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Place in plates; trim pastry even with edge. With a small round fluted cutter, cut small circles out of dough scraps. Beat egg white with remaining water; brush over edges of pastry. Arrange dough cutouts around edge.
3. Line unpricked pastry shells with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
4. For filling, in a large saucepan, combine sugar, flour and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; gently stir in coconut and extracts. Pour filling into pastry shells.
5. For meringue, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water in a saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until clear.
6. In a large bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Pour hot sugar mixture in a small stream into egg whites, beating constantly until stiff peaks form.
7. Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator. Yield: 2 pies (8 servings each).
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