No Baby....But Another Pie

Have you seen the movie "Waitress"? I love this movie. Keri Russell's character is a pie maker and she is always giving the pies crazy names like "I Hate My Husband" pie and "Pregnant, Miserable, Self-Pitying Loser" pie.

So yesterday, I made "Get This Baby Out of My Uterus" Pie aka Coconut Cream Pie. Sean mentioned that he was in the mood for this pie and I didn't have anything better to do, since this baby has decided to stay put for the time being.

1 1/2 cups half-and-half

1 1/2 cups coconut milk
2 eggs
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup flaked coconut, toasted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

In a medium saucepan, combine half-and-half, coconut milk, eggs, sugar, flour and salt. Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in 3/4 cup of the coconut and the vanilla extract. Pour into pie shell and chill 2 to 4 hours, or until firm.

Top with whipped topping, and with remaining 1/4 cup of coconut.

Note: To toast coconut, spread it in an ungreased pan and bake in a 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven for 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.