Title: Surprise Coconut Cream Pie
Categories: Pie
Yield: 6 Servings

2 1/2	c	Water
1/2	c	Grits, regular
1	c	Sugar
2	tb	Butter or margarine
2	lg	Eggs, beaten
1/2	c	Coconut, flaked
1/2	c	Sour cream
1		6 oz chocolate-graham
		Cracker crust, prepared
		Whipping cream, whipped
		And sweetened (for garnish)
		Maraschino cherries (for
		Garnish)

In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil; stir in the grits. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat, and stir in the sugar and butter/margarine. Gradually add to the bowl containing the beaten eggs, about 1/4th of the hot mixture; add the egg mixture to the remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Cook over low heat until the mixture thickens and reaches 160 degree F (about 8 minutes). Remove from heat, and stir in the flaked coconut and sour cream. Spoon mixture into the prepared pie crust; cover and chill. Garnish, if desired. Makes one 9-inch pie.

Recipe: Rachel Major of Prosperity, South Carolina

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