Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sodium'], recipe: blend sugar, flour and salt with the cold milk. add scalded milk, gradually, stirring constantly. cook on a low heat until thick. add beaten egg yolks. cook 2 minutes longer. remove from heat. add vanilla extract and coconut. cool then pour into previously baked pie shell. cover with meringue (recipe follows). makes one 9" pie. to make meringue: use 3 egg whites to cover a 9" pie shell. use 2 level tablespoons granulated sugar for each egg. beat egg whites until stiff. (they should be glossy on top and when you invert the bowl, they should remain in place.). fold in the sugar,gradually. cover the pie with meringue.

Target recipe: in a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch. gradually whisk in the half and half and egg yolks. bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, whisking continually; boil for 1 minute. remove mixture from stove burner. stir in butter, flaked coconut and 1 teaspoon vanilla. cover tightly with plastic wrap and let cool to room temperature. spoon the custard mixture into the baked pie shell; chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour or until set. add whipping cream to a mixing bowl; using an electric mixer, beat at high speed until mixture is foamy; gradually add 1/4 cup sugar and remaining vanilla, beating until soft peaks form. spread or pipe whipped cream over pie.