For 2 pies: | For 1 pie: |
3 cups whole milk | 1 ½ cups whole milk |
1/3 cup flour | approx 3 Tbsp flour |
2/3 cup sugar | 1/3 cup sugar |
Pinch of salt | smidgen of salt |
1 cup unsweetened coconut | 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut |
3 egg yolks | 2 egg yolks |
4 Tbsp butter | 2 Tbsp butter |
2 tsp vanilla | 1 tsp vanilla |
¼ tsp almond | 1/8 tsp almond |
Heat milk in heavy pot mix flour, sugar, salt, egg yolks & coconut.
When milk heats to scalding, add the mixed ingredients and cook until thickened.
Add flavoring butter. Mix well, pour into baked pie shell. Spread on whipped cream when cooled then chill before serving.
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In a bowl mix together