Coconut Cream Pie by Linda

OCONUT CREAM PIE

**Recipe makes 2 pies**

INGREDIENTS

2 cups white granulated sugar

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 cups milk ( 4 half & half + 2 skim)

7 egg yolks, beaten slightly

6 Tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon Vanilla Flavoring

1 teaspoon Coconut Flavoring

1/4 teaspoon Almond Flavoring

2 cups finely ground coconut

Two 9 inch pie shells (baked) I use deep dish

DIRECTIONS

In a large microwaveable bowl, combine sugar, flour, and salt. Blend with wire whisk to distribute evenly.

Stir in milk. Cook in microwave, stirring every 3-4 minutes. (I use a wooden spoon). It takes 20-25 minutes or more to thicken. Gradually whisk about 2 cups of custard into the egg yolks. Gradually stir egg mixture back into the custard mixture. Cook in microwave about 2 minutes. (stir it after about one minute). Remove from microwave. Add butter, flavorings, and coconut. Stir well. Pour filling into baked pie crusts. Cover and chill. To serve: Add Cool Whip Topping.