~*~ Bavarian Coconut Creme Pie ~*~

¾ c. sugar
5 Tbsp. cornstarch
4 Tbsp. flour
½ tsp. salt
3 c. milk
4 egg yolks
1 ⅓ c. whipped cream
1 tbsp. instant vanilla pudding mix
¼ tsp. coconut flavouring
1 ½ c. flaked coconut, toasted

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Mix sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt together in a saucepan. Gradually add 2 cups of milk. Cook and stir until a full boil over medium heat. * In another bowl, beat together egg yolks and 1 cup of milk. * When filling has come to a boil, pour 1 cup of the hot filling into the milk/yolks mixture. Stir well and return to hot mixture in saucepan. * Cook again to a boil and boil one minute. * Remove from heat and cool completely. * Whip together cream, coconut flavouring and instant pudding until stiff. * Fold gently into cold pudding along with toasted coconut. Pour into pie shell. Enjoy!

~ Chef ~