Ingredients

  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flaked coconut
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 2 (9 inch) pie shells, baked

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.)
  • In the top of a double boiler, combine egg yolks, milk, 2 cups sugar and flour. Cook, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and coconut. Pour into 2 pie shells.
  • In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 1/3 cup white sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pies, covering completely.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown.