Mile-High Coconut Cream Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: Mile-High Coconut Cream Meringue Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut; 1 9-inch pie crust, baked and cooled; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 3 egg yolks, beaten; 2 1/4 cups whole milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Meringue:; 5 to 6 egg whites; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 6 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 9-inch pie crust, baked and cooled
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 egg yolks, beaten
2 1/4 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Meringue:
5 to 6 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Sprinkle coconut in crust; set aside. Stir together sugar and cornstarch.
2
Place egg yolks in a medium heavy saucepan; whisk in sugar mixture and milk alternately until smooth.
3
Cook and stir over medium-high heat until boiling and thickened, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla; pour over coconut in crust.
4
In a deep bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Reduce mixer to low speed; add cream of tartar.
5
Gradually beat in sugar, one tablespoon at a time; beat until stiff, glossy peaks form. Beat in vanilla. Spoon Meringue over hot filling, sealing carefully to edge of crust.
6
Bake at 325 degrees until meringue is lightly golden, 15 to 20 minutes.

688

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut, 1 9-inch pie crust, baked and cooled, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Mile-High Coconut Cream 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.

Mile-High Coconut Cream Meringue Pie

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