Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

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"This is a tried-and-true, old-fashioned coconut cream pie. Took many years of searching and baking to find the right one and this is it! Enjoy!"

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 3 cups half-and-half
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
  • 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

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    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
    2. Spread the coconut on a baking sheet and bake it, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
    3. In a medium saucepan, combine the half-and-half, eggs, sugar, flour and salt and mix well. Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes more. Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in 3/4 cup of the toasted coconut and the vanilla extract. Reserve the remaining coconut to top the pie.
    4. Pour the filling into the pie shell and chill until firm, about 4 hours.
    5. Top with whipped topping and with the reserved coconut.

    Nutrition Facts

    Per Serving: 423 calories;23.5 g fat;46.1 g carbohydrates;6.8 g protein;80 mg cholesterol;276 mg sodium.Full nutrition
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