LubyS Cafeteria Coconut Meringue Pie - filling

Method

• FILLING.
• Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.
• Combine half& half and butter in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Whisk together sugar, eggs, cornstarch, vanilla and salt in a medium bowl until the cornstarch is completely incorporated and the mixture is well blended.
• Gradually add the cornstarch mixture to the half& half mixture while stirring constantly with a wire whisk.
• Continue stirring while cooking until mixture is thickened.
• This should take about 1 minute.
• Add the marshmallows and 3/4 cup of the coconut.
• Cook while stirring until the marshmallows melt and the mixture is well blended.
• Pour into pre-baked pie shells.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• MERINGUE.
• Beat the egg whites and the cream of tartar in a large bowl until soft peaks form.
• Add the sugar, a small amount at a time while beating constantly until stiff peaks form.
• Spread 1/2 the meringue mixture over each pie to the edge of the crust.
• Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the remaining coconut over the top of each pie.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes until or until the meringue is lightly browned.
• Refrigerate until serving.