A simple coconut custard pie that has been a major success. So easy! Cinnamon may be used instead of nutmeg.
Ingredients
- 1 pie shell , 9 inch
- 4 eggs
- 0.75 cups white sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
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1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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2
In a large bowl beat eggs then stir in sugar, salt, nutmeg or cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
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3
Heat milk in a small saucepan then pour milk slowly into egg mixture, whisking constantly. Stir in coconut, then pour mixture into pastry shell.
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4
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve slightly warm or chilled. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
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