COCONUT MERINGUE PIE

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I love baking & this is one of my favorite things to make. So pretty when it's done. I made several for the hunters at the lodge I cook for during hunting season, as well as I used to make them in restaurants.

Provided by Peggi Anne Tebben

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 c sugar
1/4 c cornstarch
1/8 tsp salt
3 c milk
3 egg yolks, beaten (reserve whites)
3/4 c flaked coconut, divided
1 1/2 Tbsp butter
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 *basic pastry shell, baked & cooled
MERINGUE
3 egg whites
1/4 tsp + 1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 c + 2 tblsp. sugar

Steps:

  • 1. *Make a single pie crust using this recipe. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/pie/peggis-flaky-pie-crust.html?p=1 Allow to cool.
  • 2. Combine first 3 ingredients in heavy saucepan.
  • 3. In a bowl, combine milk & egg yolks. Gradually stir into sugar mixture & cook over med-high heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens & boils or bubbles. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • 4. Remove from heat & stir in 1/2 cup coconut, butter & vanilla.
  • 5. Immediately pour filling into baked pastry shell.
  • 6. Cover the filling with waxed paper.
  • 7. Beat egg whites (at room temperature)& cream of tartar on high speed of electric mixer for 1 minute.
  • 8. Beat 2-4 minutes until stiff peaks form & sugar dissolves.
  • 9. Remove wax paper from pie filling. Spread meringue over hot filling, sealing to edge of pastry. Pile it up to form a peak in the middle & make ridges in it instead of smoothing out for a better effect.
  • 10. Sprinkle meringue with 1/4 cup coconut.
  • 11. Bake @ 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • 12. Cool in fridge completely before cutting.

Blood Mutt
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This pie is a classic for a reason. It's delicious and easy to make.


M Ku0ram M khoram
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I'm not a big fan of meringue, but I loved this pie! The coconut filling was creamy and delicious.


Gafar Jatto
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This pie is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Noor Khan Ali
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I've made this pie several times and it always turns out great. It's a favorite of my family and friends.


Maan Writes
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This pie is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth it! The end result is a delicious and impressive pie.


ghareeb Jan
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I loved this pie! The meringue was fluffy and the filling was creamy and delicious.


Software Center
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This pie is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Lewis Zulu
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of coconut and meringue.


Teodor Monev
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This pie is a keeper! The crust is flaky, the filling is creamy and the meringue is fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Park Ranya
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I've never made a meringue pie before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out great! The meringue was perfect and the coconut filling was creamy and delicious.


shah nawab channel
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This pie is so easy to make and it tastes delicious! I love the combination of coconut and meringue.


Sarwar Husain
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This pie is amazing! The meringue is fluffy and the coconut filling is creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Hardexman Engineer
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I made this pie for my family and they loved it! The crust was perfectly flaky and the filling was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Tinzley Seifert
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This pie was easy to make and turned out so good! The meringue was fluffy and the coconut filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


HA Tanvir
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I've made this pie several times now and it always turns out great. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and delicious. I love the addition of coconut extract, it really gives the pie a unique flavor.


Navpreet Kaur
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This coconut meringue pie was a hit at my last dinner party! The meringue was perfectly browned and the coconut filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.