Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie

This pie is an ooooooold recipe and our very favorite coconut cream pie ever.  It is a custard pie as opposed to a pudding type filling.  The ingredients are very basic and simple making this a delicious and thrifty dessert.

Coconut Custard Pie

1 unbaked deep dish pie shell

3 eggs

1/2 cup sugar

1/8 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla

3 cups scalded milk
1 cup shredded coconut

1 cup sweetened whipped cream

In a large bowl beat eggs with sugar, salt and vanilla.  Slowly begin beating in the milk.  Stir in the coconut. Pour custard mixture into pie shell and bake in a 450° oven for 20 minutes.  Reduce heat to 350° and bake additional 15 minutes.  Remove from oven to rack and allow to cool to room temperature.  Chill 2 to 4 hours.  Top with whipped cream.

Can you believe how simple the ingredients are and how easy it is to prepare?  I was surprised myself the first time I made it.  Then I tasted it and was absolutely amazed.  It is delicious. 

This is why I love old fashioned recipes so much!