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Coconut Cream Pie
3/4 cup sugar
7 Tbsp. all purpose flour(1/2 cup minus 1 Tbsp.)
1/4 Tsp. salt
2 eggs
3 cups milk, scalded
1 Tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 to 3/4 cup shredded or flaked coconut
1 baked 8 or 9 inch pastry shell
1/2 cup heavy cream(whipped)
Mix together the sugar, flour, salt & eggs. Slowly add the scalded milk, stirring constantly. Light cream may be used in place of the milk; or part cream and part milk; or part milk and part evap milk. Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly until it begins to boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, continue to stir, and cook 2 to 3 min. Remove the pan from the heat and add the vanilla extract. Cool. Fold in shredded or flaked coconut and pour the filling into the shell. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with coconut. Serves 6