Hy-Vee Recipes and Ideas

Directions

1. Step1

   Bake pie crust according to package directions. Set oven to 375 degrees. Separate eggs.

2. Step2

   For filling, combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, flour and salt in heavy saucepan. Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat.

3. Step3

   Lightly beat egg yolks with fork. Gradually stir about 1 cup of the hot filling into the yolks. Pour egg yolk mixture into hot filling. Return to heat and cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut, butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Keep filling warm.

4. Step4

   For meringue, combine egg whites and 1/8 teaspoon vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Beat with electric mixer on medium until soft peaks form. With mixer running, gradually add 2 tablespoons sugar and continue beating until stiff glossy peaks.

5. Step5

   Pour warm filling into baked pie shell. Spread meringue over warm filling; seal meringue to edge of crust. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate 3 to 6 hours before serving.