Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie

By JanetLynn198

Ingredients

• 1 can coconut cream
• 2 cups half and half
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup corn starch
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup flaked coconut, toasted
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 (9") pie shell, baked
• 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the can cream of coconut and enough half and half to equal 3 cups. Add egg yolks, sugar, corn starch and salt. Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in 3/4 cup of the coconut and the vanilla. Pour into pie shell and chill for 2-4 hours, or until firm.

2. Top with whipped topping and with remaining 1/4 cup of coconut.

Note: To toast coconut, spread it in an ungreased pan and bake in a 350F oven for 5-7 mins, or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.