Banana-Coconut Cream Pie

==Description==
This tropical dessert features three different forms of coconut which lend it a nutty sweetness.
==Ingredients==
* 4 tbsp. sugar
* 5 tbsp. flour
* 1 tsp. salt
* 2 cups milk
* 3 egg yolks, beaten slightly
* 1 cup flaked coconut
* 2 ¼ tsp. vanilla extract
* 3 bananas
* 2 cups coconut meat, sliced
* 1 baked 9-inch pie shell
* 2 egg whites
* 1 cup shredded coconut, optional, for garnishing
==Directions==
# Combine sugar, flour and salt in top of double boiler. Add milk and egg yolks; mix thoroughly.
# Cook over boiling water for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
# Add half the sliced coconut meat and 1 ¼ teaspoon vanilla; cool. Slice 1 banana into pie shell; fill with coconut mixture. Slice 1 banana over the filling. Beat egg whites in a large bowl until frothy.
# Add sugar gradually; beat until stiff peaks form. Add remaining vanilla and a dash of salt.
# Pile meringue over the filling; seal edges. Slice the remaining coconut.
# Bake at 450° F until lightly browned. Serve hot and plain but cut into serving pieces with the kitchen knife and transfer to a dessert plate.
==Additional Information==
Servings: 6-8
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Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Dessert Recipes
Category:Banana Recipes
Category:Coconut Recipes
Category:Vanilla extract Recipes