Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pastry shell
  • 1 c. flaked coconut*
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 (14 oz.) can condensed milk (not evaporated)
  • 1 1/4 c. hot water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Method

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toast 1/2 c. coconut; set aside. Bake pastry shell 8 minutes; cool slightly. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat eggs. Add condensed milk, water, vanilla, salt and nutmeg, mix well. Stir in remaining 1/2 c. coconut. Pour into prepared pastry shell. Sprinkle with toasted coconut. Bake 10 minutes longer or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool, chill if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.