Coconut cream pie

Directions

1. Place the grated coconut in a bowl, and add the egg yolks, melted margarine, sugar and essence.

2. Beat thoroughly until the mixture is smooth.

3. Make the pastry (see the method for rich short crust pastry), and cover an 8 inch pie plate.

4. Place the coconut mixture onto the pastry-lined plate, and bake in a moderate oven (300°F) for about 1 hour until mixture is set.

5. Blend icing sugar and warm water. Spread over the cake when it is cold.

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