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Coconut Cream Meringue Pie

A delicious coconut cream pie topped with fluffy meringue.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 piece pie crust, pre-baked
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 0.25 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 0.5 cup sugar

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in milk and coconut milk until smooth.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
  4. In a small bowl, beat egg yolks. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of the hot milk mixture. Return to saucepan, whisking constantly. Cook for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
  5. Stir in butter, vanilla, and shredded coconut. Pour filling into pre-baked pie crust.
  6. In a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
  7. Spread meringue over hot filling, sealing edges to crust.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown. Cool completely before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Coconut, Meringue, Pie
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