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 Coconut Cream Pie

 

Coconut lovers apply here...
 

1 Tbs 

 

gelatin

 

¼ cup 

 

cold water

 

3 large 

 

eggs, separated

 

½ cup 

 

granulated sugar

 

¼ tsp 

 

salt

 

1 tsp 

 

vanilla extract

 

1 cup 

 

milk, scalded

 

2 cups 

 

heavy whipping cream, whipped

 

1 10" 

 

baked pie crust

 

¾ cup 

 

shredded coconut

 

 

1

In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin in cold water.

2

Combine egg yolks, sugar, salt and vanilla. Add to hot milk. Cook in a double boiler until mixture coats the spoon. Add gelatin to hot mixture; stir until dissolved.

3

Pour into a large bowl and chill until syrupy.

4

Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold egg whites and 1 cup of the whipped cream into the chilled mixture. Pour into crust-lined pan and chill.

5

Top pie with the remainder of the whipped cream (sweeten it if you'd like), and coconut.

 

 Cooking Tips

*Additional coconut may be added to the cream's filling, if desired.
*You can also toast the coconut if you wish.

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