For those of us who like coconut, this is a winner! In fact, a variation of this -- a meringue version rather than cream-topped -- won "Best of Show" at the NM State Fair Pie Contest. It's an extravagent dessert, one that makes people happy. (Doesn't all pie make people happy?)
Pastry: Pre-baked 9” deep dish pie shell, cooled
For the filling:
¾ c. plus 3/8 c. sugar
1/3 c. plus 1/6 c. flour
1/3 t. salt
2 c. whole milk
1 c. light coconut milk
4 and a ½ egg yolks, beaten
1 ½ T. butter
1 ½ t. vanilla
2 ¼ c. shredded coconut
For the topping:
1 c. whipping cream, sweetened, vanilla added
1/3 c. toasted shredded coconut.
You'll notice the odd amounts listed under ingredients. That's because it's 1.5 times the usual recipe, creating a nice, full pie. That's why I use the deep dish pie plate, too.