Coconut Cream Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 egg yolks
dash of salt
3/4 c. sugar
3 c. milk
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 c. cornstarch
1 c. coconut
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 baked 9 inch pie shell
3 egg whites
coconut for garnish

Preparation

On top of a double broiler over simmering water, beat the 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 thick, stirring constantly with a wire whisk.