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This pie uses evaporated milk for added richness. Ingredients:
1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked |
2/3 cup white sugar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
3 tablespoons cornstarch |
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour |
2 1/4 cups milk |
1 1/8 cups evaporated milk |
1 1/3 cups shredded coconut |
3 egg yolks, beaten |
4 teaspoons butter |
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, salt, cornstarch, and flour. Gradually stir in milk, evaporated milk, and coconut. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil 1 minute, continuing to stir. Remove from heat.
2. Place egg yolks in a medium bowl. Slowly pour 1 cup of milk mixture into egg yolks, whisking constantly. Whisk egg yolk mixture back into remaining milk mixture in saucepan.
3. Return mixture to heat. Bring to a boil, then boil for one minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in butter or margarine and vanilla extract.
4. Pour mixture into baked pastry shell. Chill at least 3 hours before serving.
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