OLD FASHIONED COCONUT CREAM PIE

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 3 cups half-and-half
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (9-inch) pre-baked pie shell
• 1 cup thawed frozen whipped topping

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Spread the sweetened flaked coconut evenly on a baking sheet. Bake it, stirring occasionally, until it turns a lovely golden brown, which should take about 5 minutes.
3. In a medium saucepan, combine the half-and-half, beaten eggs, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt. Mix the ingredients together thoroughly. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Once it begins to thicken, remove the saucepan from the heat, and stir in 3/4 cup of the toasted coconut and the vanilla extract. Keep the remaining toasted coconut for garnishing the pie.
4. Pour the creamy filling into the pre-baked pie shell and refrigerate it until it becomes firm, typically around 4 hours.
5. Just before serving, top the pie with the thawed frozen whipped topping and garnish with the reserved toasted coconut.
6. Serve and enjoy your delightful Coconut Cream Pie!

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