I would like to introduce you to Linda Jean. Teacher of Home Economics among other subjects ,seamstress, cook, mother, grandmother and friend. My daughter Carly tells me this is absolutely the best coconut cream pie she has ever tasted!
COCONUT CREAM PIE
Printable Recipe
Printable Recipe
**Recipe makes 2 pies**
INGREDIENTS
2 cups white granulated sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 cups milk ( 4 half & half + 2 skim)
7 egg yolks, beaten slightly
6 Tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon Vanilla Flavoring
1 teaspoon Coconut Flavoring
1/4 teaspoon Almond Flavoring
2 cups finely ground coconut
Two 9 inch pie shells (baked) I use deep dish
DIRECTIONS
In a large microwaveable bowl, combine sugar, flour, and salt.
Blend with wire whisk to distribute evenly.
Stir in milk
Cook in microwave, stirring every 3-4 minutes. (I use a wooden spoon). It takes 20-25 minutes or more to thicken.
Gradually whisk about 2 cups of custard into the egg yolks.
Gradually stir egg mixture back into the custard mixture.
Cook in microwave about 2 minutes. (stir it after about one minute).
Remove from microwave.
Add butter, flavorings, and coconut.
Stir well.
Pour filling into baked pie crusts.
Cover and chill.
To serve: Add Cool Whip Topping.
Linda we thank you for sharing one of your wonderful recipes with us.
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
