Coconut Pudding

Rich and smooth. It takes half an hour to make, but it well worth the effort. Posting in response to a request. Plan ahead as it needs time to chill.

In a medium saucepan , combine sugar , flour and salt over a medium heat.

Gradually stir in milk.

Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture is thick and bubbly.

Reduce heat to low and cook 2 minutes more.

Remove the pan from heat.

Separate the egg yolks from whites.

Beat the egg yolks slightly.

Gradually stir 1 cup of the hot mixture into yolks.

Return the egg mixture to the saucepan and bring the entire mixture to a gentle boil.

Cook and stir 2 minutes before removing the pan from heat.

Stir butter , vanilla , and coconut into the hot mixture.

Let cool 5 minutes , then pour into serving dishes and chill several hours until serving time.

The hot mixture can also be poured into a baked 9 inch pie crust for coconut cream pie.

Top with meringue and brown or just top with whipped cream.

white sugar, all-purpose flour, salt, milk, eggs, butter, vanilla extract, flaked coconut