Banana-Coconut Marshmallow Meringue Pie

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   Make the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pulse the wafer cookies, sugar and salt in a food processor until finely ground.

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   Add the melted butter and pulse until combined.

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   Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate.

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   Bake until golden, about 15 minutes.

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   Let cool completely.

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   Make the filling: Put the marshmallows, cream of coconut and butter in a saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until smooth.

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   Transfer to a bowl and let cool 15 to 20 minutes.

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   Once the marshmallow mixture has cooled, beat the heavy cream with a mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form.

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   Fold into the marshmallow mixture.

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    Scatter the bananas evenly over the prepared crust, then top with the marshmallow-heavy cream mixture.

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    Chill until the filling is firm, at least 8 hours.

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    To serve, beat the egg whites, marshmallow cream, sugar, lemon juice and salt with a mixer on medium speed until stiff, glossy peaks form, 5 to 8 minutes.

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    Fold in the shredded coconut and spread over the pie with the back of a spoon.

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    Toast the meringue with a kitchen torch or broil briefly until golden (the meringue will brown quickly).

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    Photograph by Levi Brown

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.