Luby'S Cafeteria Coconut Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: Luby'S Cafeteria Coconut Meringue Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FILLING; 5 cups half-and-half; 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine; 1 cup granulated sugar; 3 extra large eggs; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup miniature marshmallow; 1 1/4 cups flaked coconut; 18 inches baked pie crusts; MERINGUE; 1 1/4 cups egg whites (from 8-9 extra-large eggs); 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

Servings: persons

FILLING
5 cups half-and-half
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1 cup granulated sugar
3 extra large eggs
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup miniature marshmallow
1 1/4 cups flaked coconut
18 inches baked pie crusts
MERINGUE
1 1/4 cups egg whites (from 8-9 extra-large eggs)
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1
FILLING.
2
Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.
3
Combine half& half and butter in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
4
Whisk together sugar, eggs, cornstarch, vanilla and salt in a medium bowl until the cornstarch is completely incorporated and the mixture is well blended.
5
Gradually add the cornstarch mixture to the half& half mixture while stirring constantly with a wire whisk.
6
Continue stirring while cooking until mixture is thickened.
7
This should take about 1 minute.
8
Add the marshmallows and 3/4 cup of the coconut.
9
Cook while stirring until the marshmallows melt and the mixture is well blended.
10
Pour into pre-baked pie shells.
11
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
12
MERINGUE.
13
Beat the egg whites and the cream of tartar in a large bowl until soft peaks form.
14
Add the sugar, a small amount at a time while beating constantly until stiff peaks form.
15
Spread 1/2 the meringue mixture over each pie to the edge of the crust.
16
Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the remaining coconut over the top of each pie.
17
Bake for 12-15 minutes until or until the meringue is lightly browned.
18
Refrigerate until serving.

838

kcal

Calories

Fat

134

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FILLING, 5 cups half-and-half, 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, 1 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Luby'S Cafeteria Coconut Meringue Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Luby'S Cafeteria Coconut Meringue Pie

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