GRAMMIE'S COCONUT PIE

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I am so happy to find a pie recipe of my Grammie's. I wasn't sure if I would or not. I know that Grandpa loved coconut too, so this pie was made quite often. Now, her recipe calls for a meringue topping which is fairly easy to make. It makes this coconut pie a little more fancy for those special occasions and holidays too. I will...

Provided by Kimberly Biegacki

Categories     Pies

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

COCONUT FILLING
4 Tbsp sugar
5 Tbsp cake flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 c milk
3 large egg yolks slightly beaten
1 1/2 c shredded coconut
2 tsp vanilla
1 baked pie shell
MERINGUE TOPPING
2 large egg whites
4 Tbsp sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Combine sugar, flour, and salt in top of double boiler, add milk and egg yolks; mix well. Place over rapidly boiling water & cook 10 minutes stirring constantly, remove from boiling water and add 1 cup of coconut and vanilla.
  • 2. Cool slightly, then turn into pie shell.
  • 3. Beat egg whites until foamy. Add sugar 2 tbsp. at a time, beating after each addition until whites stand in peaks.
  • 4. Spoon your meringue on top and spread out to the edges of the crust. Then, use a knife or spatula to form peaks on pie. Add a small amt of coconut on top and bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) 10 minutes, until browned.
  • 5. Take out of oven and let cool completely then refrigerate.
  • 6. Slice and serve

furoius-_ Nelson
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This pie is a must-try for coconut lovers. It's creamy, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.


shahzada khurram
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I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Ashlynn Nykole
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This is the best coconut pie I've ever had. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Sk sukdeb kar
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again.


Natalie Fontaine
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This pie is a classic for a reason. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of coconut and pecans.


Chief Nsaaya
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I've tried many coconut pie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


ziya shrestha
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This is my favorite coconut pie recipe. The filling is so creamy and delicious. I always get compliments when I make it.


Alishba Khalid
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I made this pie for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again.


Sarah Parrish
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I love this recipe! The coconut filling is so creamy and flavorful. I also love the pecan topping. It adds a nice crunch to the pie.


Ojana Pori
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This pie is so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I used a pre-made pie crust to save time, and it still turned out great.


Tara& Punam
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I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and coconutty. I like to add a little extra vanilla extract to the filling for extra flavor.


Steve Maina
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This coconut pie is a delightful treat! The combination of coconut, pecans, and whipped cream is heavenly. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!