I love baking & this is one of my favorite things to make. So pretty when it's done. I made several for the hunters at the lodge I cook for during hunting season, as well as I used to make them in restaurants.
Provided by Peggi Anne Tebben
Categories Other Desserts
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. *Make a single pie crust using this recipe. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/pie/peggis-flaky-pie-crust.html?p=1 Allow to cool.
- 2. Combine first 3 ingredients in heavy saucepan.
- 3. In a bowl, combine milk & egg yolks. Gradually stir into sugar mixture & cook over med-high heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens & boils or bubbles. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 4. Remove from heat & stir in 1/2 cup coconut, butter & vanilla.
- 5. Immediately pour filling into baked pastry shell.
- 6. Cover the filling with waxed paper.
- 7. Beat egg whites (at room temperature)& cream of tartar on high speed of electric mixer for 1 minute.
- 8. Beat 2-4 minutes until stiff peaks form & sugar dissolves.
- 9. Remove wax paper from pie filling. Spread meringue over hot filling, sealing to edge of pastry. Pile it up to form a peak in the middle & make ridges in it instead of smoothing out for a better effect.
- 10. Sprinkle meringue with 1/4 cup coconut.
- 11. Bake @ 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- 12. Cool in fridge completely before cutting.
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Curniece McHenry
[email protected]Overall, I was disappointed with this recipe.
John mbantanyie Agbor
[email protected]The pie was a bit too runny.
Mandi Updates
[email protected]The crust was a bit dry.
Rameez Nick
[email protected]This pie is a bit too sweet for my taste.
chantelle and craig xxx
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but this pie was surprisingly good.
Sarah Simon
[email protected]This pie is the perfect way to use up leftover coconut.
Tray'Von Poikonen
[email protected]I love that this pie can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy people.
Phillip Legate
[email protected]This pie is so easy to make, even a beginner can do it.
Tom Wilkinson
[email protected]I made this pie for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes!
Alihossen Shaikh
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Zaryab Gul
[email protected]This pie looks delicious. I'm going to make it for my next dinner party.
Rijan Shrestha
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Kasun Madushan
[email protected]This pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Xolani Khuzwayo
[email protected]I love the combination of coconut and meringue in this pie. It's a classic flavor combination that never gets old.
Peggie Thompson
[email protected]This pie is always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and family gatherings, and it's always a hit.
jiwan kharal
[email protected]My family loved this pie! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was creamy and delicious.
hassan hareb
[email protected]This pie is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use fresh or frozen coconut.
Roman Zakir
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of coconut, but this pie was amazing! The meringue was so light and airy, and the coconut flavor was just right.
Leton Sarker
[email protected]This pie was a hit! The coconut meringue filling was light and fluffy, and the crust was perfectly golden brown. I will definitely be making this again!