Mary Ann's Famous Coconut Cream Pie

Mary Ann's Famous Coconut Cream Pie

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 367.3
  • Total Fat: 13.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 84.4 mg
  • Sodium: 124.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 54.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.0 g
  • Protein: 8.0 g

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Introduction

Mary Ann (that's the one & only from Gilligan's Island)... had a great recipe! Ever wonder where she got all the supplies to keep making those coconut cream pies?! I got this recipe many years ago from the TV guide. it's been a family favorite ever since...usually it's strictly a Christmas treat. Mary Ann (that's the one & only from Gilligan's Island)... had a great recipe! Ever wonder where she got all the supplies to keep making those coconut cream pies?! I got this recipe many years ago from the TV guide. it's been a family favorite ever since...usually it's strictly a Christmas treat.
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    Filling:
    3 Egg Yolks
    Dash of Salt
    3/4 cup Sugar
    3 cups Milk (Naturel Lactose Free)
    2 tbsp. Butter or Margarine (Becel RSF)
    1/2 cup Cornstarch
    1 cup Coconut, shredded
    1/2 tsp. Vanilla extract
    1 baked 9-in. Pie shell OR 1 graham cracker crumb ready made pie shell
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    Meringue:
    3 Egg Whites
    1/4 tsp. Cream of Tartar
    6 Tbsp. Sugar

Directions

In the top of a double boiler over simmering water, beat egg yolks and salt. Add the sugar, milk, and butter. As soon as the bottom pot boils, mix the cornstarch with a small amount of water. Add it to the egg yolk mixture a little at a time. Cook until think, stirring constantly with a wire whisk. Add the coconut and vanilla. Pour filling in the baked pie shell. In a bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, about 1 tbsp. at a time, stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie. Garnish with coconut. Bake at 375 deg. F for 8 - 10 minutes until lightly browned.
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Set in refrigerator to let cool
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Serves 8

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CARLEYCOPPER66.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Coconut cream pie is my DH's favourite dessert. He said this one was excellent. - 12/8/20


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    Good
    Delicious dessert. - 12/8/20


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    Incredible!
    Absolutely delicious. - 12/2/20