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

[Clair Z.]

I saw a picture of this pie and then went crazy the next day trying to figure out where to find it again. This is one of the prettiest pies I've ever seen. I'm going to put it on my Pinterest board so I won't have to search again. My husband loves coconut pie, and I do believe it's time to make one for him. I'll be using your recipe and photos to try to make one as pretty as yours!

[Joycee]

You note to refrigerate leftover pie...what leftover pie??? This looks amazing, I need someone to eat most of the pie or I will eat the whole thing myself! haha

[vivian]

Love your blog tina! Im adding you to my blog list so I can find you again. come visit mine sometime soon!
hugs
vivian

[sandi a.]

Uh, oh, looks like I'll have to make your coconut pie, too. The chocolate chip cookies may have to wait. :-) I am not sure I can recreate that lovely mountain of meringue and coconut but I'll try as Coconut is my favorite pie. It used to be chocolate pie but I have never been able to replicate the delicious tast of my mother's chocolate pies and even Baker's Square doesn't measure up!

[Tammy Marcelain]

Found your blog through Wife of Rob link. Just so happened I needed a recipe for my favorite pie for bunko tomorrow night. Coconut Meringue is my most favorite pie, reminds me of my mom. I look forward to checking you blog!!

[Jan Thomason]

coconut cream pie is MY favorite pie!!
I love it and your's looks amazing:)

it's been too long since i've visited your blog (i think i said that the last tm i visited. LOL)

i'm on my way to my mom's and will have four weeks there so hopefully i'll get completely caught up with your darling blog.

(love your new header:)

warmly,
jan

[Wife of Rob]

Tina,
Thank you for your note! I had to write a post about it....and as a matter of fact, I think I WILL make one this weekend! You can find the post here...

http://pairofbartletts.blogspot.com/2009/01/have-some-pie-at-cherry-hill-cottage.html

Happy Friday,
Jen

[Bobbi]

YUM! This looks too good. I am saving the recipe for a break in my diet. Thanks

[Wife of Rob]

TINA TINA TINA! I'm having flashbacks to the coconut pies of my most beloved and precious Grandmother ("Nanny"). I can just smell the coconut now. Her recipe never seemed to have made it into my collections before she passed away.....I'm giving you Nanny's honored spot in the archives with this recipe...THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

Jen

[Connie]

I guess I'm the only one in the world that didn't know about Marie Callender's pie crusts. I went on line and didn't see them there. Where do you buy them?

[LINDA]

Coconut pie is my absolute favorite and that has to be the most "picture perfect" pie I've ever seen! I can't wait to try your recipe.

[Denise]

Oh my! That looks so yummy! I love pie!

[Kathy]

Tina,

It's as pretty as a picture, are you sure its real ?? LOL

Thank you for this recipe I just love coconut !!!

Kathy :)

[Cindy~My Romantic Home]

That pie is gorgeous! I'm craving coconut cream pie now! I'll have to try this recipe! Thanks!

[debbie ragan]

TINA...
I'M WAITING IN LINE FOR THE FIRST COPY OF YOUR BOOK...ME AND MANY OTHER FANS BELIEVE YOU SHOULD WRITE...JUST LOOK AT THAT PIE...IT IS A WORK OF ART...IF I HAD MADE IT THE MERINGUE WOULD LOOK LIKE SNOW THAT HAD BEEN TROMPED ON..NOT PRETTY...YOU HAVE INSPIRED ME TO TRY IT ONE MORE TIME...I'LL LET YOU KNOW IF I HAD SUCCESS OR FAILURE...
THANKS FOR SHARING THE YUMMY PICTURES AND RECIPE.
DEBBIE

[Barbara]

Boy, Even the picture looks good enough to eat.
Sharon is giving me your address, if that is ok, I can't see anything cherry without thinking of you and I found the cutest dish towel with cherries. I would love to send it to you.

[Rita]

Oh my goodness! I want to crawl through my computer and get a piece of that!

Thanks for letting us know about National Pie Day. That one is going on my calendar!

Rita

[Kendra]

I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I think this just changed my mind. :)

[mzzterry]

yum. oh my that is just be-u-tee-ful!

[shelia fisher]

oh my goodness!!! that looks fabuuuuuuuuloous :)

thanks for sharing the recipe

[Sophia]

Wow! How dare someone eat that.... it was much too pretty. Ok, I need to work on presentation!

[Sweet Cottage Dreams]

Any of that beauty left? Do you know that that is my favorite pie...ever since I was a kid and watched MaryAnn make Gilligan coconut pies on the TV show Gilligan's Island. Now I am going to HAVE to try this out! Throw out the diet for a day - or two! Lucky Tony and Milton! Happy Birthday, Tony!!

xoxo
Becky

[Lavender Dreamerl]

You are making my mouth water! Magnificent!

[brooke]

coconut pie is my most favorite....my birthday is january 22.....but i'm not hinting at anything! JK Love you
Brooke

[Jackie]

Yummy! Yes please!

[Rosemary~]

Hi Tina,
That pie looks so darn good and I am not a coconut fan, but I would sure did into that one! Ha. You make everything look delicious! Hugs, Rosemary~

[Rita @ TesoroFino.com]

I can't thank you enough for sharing this one! It's worth having you on my Favorite Blog List! Glad I didn't miss this one!

[Maisy]

Oh My Goodness. That looks AMAZING!!!!!
I may not be able to make it until January 28th :)

[Sian]

That looks delicious!

[LaurieAnna's Vintage Home]

That looks so yummie....I love your photos Tina....you are so wonderfully talented!

Love you!

Laurie

[Kayola]

I am new to your blog and I am in love with anything coconut! Your blog is beautiful and I have linked you onto mine...I will be making this....your meringue is so high and gorgeously yummy!

[Di]

You are the second blog I visited today that has this pie. Must be the season.... lol

Di
The Blue Ridge Gal

[Glenda]

One of my all time favorites since I was a wee child.

Ciao

[Rochelle Gaukel]

Hi Tina
Oooh.....I am definitely writing this recipe down and making it in the near future! It looks divine! Mmmmm.....
Rochelle

[stacy]

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

[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.

[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

[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 :)

[Dolly]

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

Thanks for making me hungary!

Hugz, Dolly

[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.

[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. :-)

[Mary Lou]

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

[Kathy]

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

Hugs!
Kat

[Michelle]

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

[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

[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

[Judy]

How yummy!!

[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.

[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

[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

[cityfarmer]

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

[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

[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.

[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.

[Daisy Cottage]

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

[Susan Ramey Cleveland]

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

[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!

[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. :)

[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