Receta Double Coconut Cream Pie
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- For filling, in a med. saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in lowfat milk and cream of coconut. Cook and stir over med. heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 mins. more. Gradually stir about 1 c. of the warm lowfat milk mix into the beaten egg yolks, stirring constantly. Return all of the mix to saucepan. Cook and stir until bubbly. Cook and stir 2 mins. more. Remove from heat. Stir in margarine or possibly butter until melted. Stir in the coconut and vanilla. Pour filling into baked pie shell.
- For meringue, let egg whites stand at room temp for 30 mins. In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites, vanilla, and cream of tartar on med. speed of an electric mixer until soft peaks form (tips curl). Gradually add in sugar, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until stiff peaks form. Proportionately spread meringue over warm filling; seal to pastry edge. Sprinkle with the coconut. Bake in a 350 oven for 15 mins. Cold for 1 hour on a wire rack. Cover and refrigeratefor 3 to 6 hrs before serving.