Coconut Pie~

           

I spent yesterday afternoon baking this coconut pie~ I baked it for my twin brother, Tony. He LOVES coconut pie.

Milton cut the first piece~ sorry Tony!

   

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. 

 

Stir in 2 cups of milk.

Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly.

I use a double-boiler to cook my filling. If I didn't, it would scorch. My Mother can cook pie filling in a single saucepan and it never scorches. Why is this?

 

Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat.

Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat.

 

Gently stir in coconut, butter and vanilla until butter is melted.

Pour hot filling into a baked pie crust.

In my opinion, the best "store bought" crust is Marie Callender's...I always have several in my freezer. I love "home-made" crust...but, Marie has the secret!

 

For meringue, in a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust.

Sprinkle with flaked coconut. Lots of coconut.

 

Bake at 400 until the meringue is golden. 

Did you know...

January 28th is National Pie Day.

Bake someone you love a pie!

 

Coconut Pie

2/3 cup sugar

1/4 cup cornstarch

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cups milk

3 eggs yolks, lightly, beaten

1 cup flaked coconut

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 pastry shell (9 inches) baked

Meringue

3 egg whites

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

6 tablespoons sugar

1/2 cup flaked coconut

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in coconut, butter and vanilla until butter is melted. Pour hot filling into crust.

For meringue, in a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. Sprinkle with coconut.

Bake at 350 until the meringue is golden. Refrigerate leftovers.

Comments

[Sandy toes]

Hello there!
On Sunday, I made your chocolate cake. It was wonderful! I served it with vanilla bean ice cream and the cake was warm. My guests all loved it!
-sandy toe

[Stacey]

Coconut pie is my absolute favorite! Yours looks wonderful.

I just read that National Pie Day is coming up. Trying to think of a fun way to do something with friends. :)

[Elaine]

That is a beautiful pie. I love to make pies but I don't make cream pies and lately I've just had a hankerin' for it - the kind my grandma used to make ~ no store-bought pudding there!

[Susan Ramey Cleveland]

Oh man! Coconut pie is my favorite. This makes my mouth water. I'm going to have to try your recipe.

[Daisy Cottage]

Delicious! I want a piece NOW! ;-)
Your photos are delicious looking too!
xo,
Kim

[Doodles]

My Grandmother used to make the most wonderful coconut pies when she was alive. The pictures of your beautiful pie reminded me of her! Thanks for sharing.

[Jean]

WOW! Your pie looks scrumptious! I want to make one now. I will try your recipe and I'll let you know how I love it! Thanks for posting it.

[Kim@ForeverWherever]

Wow! What a beautiful pie! I might have to give this a try for my mom's birthday! She is a coconut nut! Thanks for the great recipe!

-Kim

[cityfarmer]

WELL OKAY THEN!!!!!
OFF TO GET SOME COCONUT

[Debbi]

My dad loved Coconut Cream Pie. I was hungry for it awhile back but my husband wanted Banana Cream so that is what I made. You have made me hungry for the Coconut Cream Pie again. My mouth is watering. :-) Debbi

[Jean Eakin]

Tina, such a beautiful pie, and I'm sure it tastes yummy too. I didn't know you had a twin brother. Wow!
Have a wonderful day,
Jean in Virginia

[Brenda]

Looks great! How do you get your meringue so high? I cook my filling in the microwave & it works great! I can't conquer the double boiler.

[Judy]

How yummy!!

[Diane the Library Lady]

Yum-oh! Guess I'm Rachael Ray now. Your pie really makes me think of my Granny (my Daddy's maw as he called her) and Grandmother (my Mama's Mother as she called her). God Bless and Rest their souls. There's a difference between a Granny and a Grandmotehr ya know. It's raining here today in sunny North Florida and whenever it rains and is dark and dreary I'm always nostalgic. Have a great day and thanks for sharing your pie.

Take surprise and delight in the little things - Diane, The Library Lady

[Elena]

AAHHHH! you did it again! I can just taste it. Please pass the info on how you keep your figure?
Thanks for sharing,
Elena

[Michelle]

Oh my stomach is growling right now just looking at this! What a beautiful pie. You're such a wonderful baker!

[Kathy]

Oh.My.Word!! Gim'me some!

Hugs!
Kat

[Mary Lou]

That is the most beautiful pie i've ever seen.

[Marilyn]

Oh, Tina....That pie looks wonderful, and I am so glad you admitted to using a prepared pie crust. Honestly, I simply can not make a decent pie crust from scratch!

I am now craving a pie of coconut pie. :-)

[Nancy Taylor]

It is my favorite too! Also, my friend, Sharon. I have made her a coconut pie for her b-day for the last 32 years.

[Dolly]

Ouuuu Tina my mouth is watering!
I love coconut everything!
YUM

Thanks for making me hungary!

Hugz, Dolly

[Mona]

With a PIE like that...I might as well just scoop it up and apply it directly to my back side..not pass go..and not collect any $200.00 because that is exactly where is would end up! Now I'm gonna go in the closet and cry!!
Mona :)

[Donna]

Oh my, that is the most delicious looking pie! My husband says he could put coconut on anything and I'd eat it...he's probably right, I love coconut. Gonna have to make your pie, girl!

Donna

[Kimberly]

I have been following your blog for a year now and have yet to get bored! I've also chosen you for the Proximity Award. Plese visit my blog for the details.

[stacy]

that is the most beautiful pie i have ever seen!!!! you are so talented!!