My Grandmothers Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

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My Grandmothers Coconut Cream Pie
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 450.
  2. First, the pie shell. If you use one of those supermarket pie shells you unroll, you'll have to roll it out some more, because they contain too much fat and they shrink. Roll it out enough that you can lay it in the pan and crimp a substantial rim around the outside. Bake it according to recipe or package instructions.
  3. Mix the sugar, salt, cornstarch, and flour together in a heavy pan. Over medium heat, gradually blend in the milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens. Quickly beat a couple of spoonfuls of the hot filling into the egg yolks to temper them, then mix them into the filling, and cook, stirring constantly, for three minutes. Turn off the heat, add the coconut, and pour into the pie shell.
  4. Make the meringue. Start beating the whites in a clean bowl. Add the cream of tartar, and beat until foamy. Start beating in the sugar, a couple of tablespoons at a time, and beat until the whites are stiff and glossy, but not dry. Plop the meringue all over the edges first, then the middle. Seal the meringue to the edges of the crust (if you don't do this, the meringue will weep), then smoosh it around with a spoon so it covers the whole pie. Use the spoon to swirl it all over, then sprinkle the coconut on top. Bake until the meringue is golden and the coconut brown and toasted (watch it closely). Let the pie cool at least an hour before you eat it (or try, anyway).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 552.62 Kcal (2314 kJ)
Calories from fat 197.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.93g 34%
Cholesterol 104.14mg 35%
Sodium 418.57mg 17%
Potassium 327.61mg 7%
Total Carbs 79.39g 26%
Sugars 61.66g 247%
Dietary Fiber 0.34g 1%
Protein 10.18g 20%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 137.5mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 212.38 Kcal (889 kJ)
Calories from fat 75.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.43g 34%
Cholesterol 40.02mg 35%
Sodium 160.86mg 17%
Potassium 125.91mg 7%
Total Carbs 30.51g 26%
Sugars 23.7g 247%
Dietary Fiber 0.13g 1%
Protein 3.91g 20%
Iron 0.3mg 5%
Calcium 52.8mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.8
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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