Instructions: Pour milk in a 4 cup pyrex measuring cup which contains a wooden spatula.

Cook on full power for 2 minutes. Add sugar, cornstarch and salt to beaten egg yolks. Add a little scalded milk to yolk mixture, stir well and place all in measuring cup. Stir with wooden spatula and cook 1 minute at a time, stirring after each cooking to mix well, until the custard is very thick.

Add flavorings, butter and coconut. Cool. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Turn into pie shell and top with whipped cream and toasted coconut.

Chill.

Yield: 8 to 10 servings.

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