BJ's Coconut Cream Pie-Nana's Way-And The Liars In My Family

Well, most of you know

that crazy ole' BJ @ Sweet Nothings, right?

She is always up to SOMETHING..

and sometimes she teases honors blesses me

by mentioning me on her blog.

Like I said- Crazy.

Anyway,

A week or so ago she posted a recipe for

her mother-in-law's recipe for

Coconut Cream Pie.

She told a story that put a lump in my throat

about her hubby's experience as a kid when

his mom made coconut cream pie.

Now, I happen to LOVE Coconut Cream Pie.

Yes. I. Do.

(which is really funny because I don't like

coconut anything else-yes.I'm.weird)

So, I copied down bj's recipe from this card she posted.

Well, you know me-

I had to change it up JUST A BIT.

Here is my version of bj's pie.

Coconut Cream Pie

3 tablespoons flour

3/4 cup sugar

1/8 teaspoon salt

3 cups milk (I used 1-1/2 cups milk & 1-1/2 cups half & half)

2 LARGE eggs (3 small ones)

1 Tablespoon butter

1 Tablespoon Vanilla (I use real vanilla)

1-1/2 to 2 cups coconut~ I used Bakers from the bag in the baking aisle (we don't like it toasted like some do)

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, flour and salt. Stir in milk; cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; gradually stir about 1 cup of hot mixture into beaten eggs. Return all to saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until nearly boiling. Reduce heat; cook and stir about 2 minutes more (do not boil). Remove from the heat; stir in the coconut, butter and vanilla. Pour into pre-baked pie shell.  Chill for several hours before serving and top with whipped cream and sprinkle with more coconut if desired.. Refrigerate leftovers.

 Yield: 6-8 servings.

Do NOT believe anyone that tells you 

I ate the whole pie by myself over

the course of a day week.

There are SUCH liars in this world.

AND-if they tell you I made a

SECOND BATCH

to serve as pudding?

Big lie!  BIG LIE!

I feel a trip to the confessional coming on.........sigh......

ps.  I have the chills and a stomach virus, I think.
I never get sick.  
I am into it about 36 hours this morning.
yuck!
I have things to do.
IF I am not around today you will know why!