CM, here is the recipe I used. I am thinking maybe just use jello mix next time. Although I like homemade best. CF
Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie
Ingredients
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut toasted
3 cups half-and-half
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees .
2. Spread the coconut on a baking sheet and bake it, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
3. In a medium saucepan, combine the half-and-half, eggs, sugar, flour and salt and mix well. Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in 3/4 cup of the toasted coconut and the vanilla extract. Reserve the remaining coconut to top the pie.
4. Pour the filling into the pie shell and chill until firm, about 4 hours.
5. Top with whipped topping and with the reserved coconut.