COCONUT CREAM PIE WITH MERINGUE Recipe

Mix the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan. Stir in milk gradually. Next, stir in egg yolks and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and coconut.

In a large glass bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Add in sugar a little at a time and continue beating until stiff and glossy. Lastly, beat in vanilla. **Do not under-beat**

Assembly:

Pour hot filling into baked crust and top with meringue, making sure to push meringue all the way to the edges of the crust so it doesn't shrink during baking/cooling. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool before eating.