Easy Coconut Cream Pie(Makes Two 9-Inch Pies) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. salt
5 c. milk
6 eggs, separated
2 Tbsp. margarine
1 tsp. coconut extract
2/3 c. flake coconut

Preparation

Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in large microwave-safe bowl.
Gradually add milk, stirring with whisk.
Microwave on High 15 minutes, stirring ever 5 minutes.
Beat yolks until frothy. Slowly add a little of hot milk mixture to yolks, then add yolk mixture back to bowl containing hot milk mixture.
Add coconut. Microwave on High 4 minutes, stirring ever 2 minutes.
Remove from microwave.
Add margarine and coconut flavoring.
Mix well.
Cool slightly and pour into baked shells.
Top with meringue and sprinkle with flake coconut.
Bake at 425\u00b0 for 5 to 7 minutes.