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Luby’s Coconut Meringue Pie

You can make a coconut meringue pie just like Luby's. 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 451 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5 cups half-and-half
  • 4 ounces butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 1 1/4 cups flaked coconut
  • 2 baked pie shells
Meringue
  • 1 1/4 cups egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar

Instructions

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  1. For filling, combine half-and-half and butter in a saucepan. Bring just to boil over medium heat.I
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt until cornstarch is completely dissolved and the mixture is well-blended. Gradually add to the mixture in saucepan, stirring constantly with a wire whisk. Cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute or until thickened. Add marshmallows and 3/4 cup of the flaked coconut. Cook and stir until marshmallows melt and mixture is well-blended. Pour into pie shells. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  3. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  4. For meringue, in a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Add sugar, a small amount at a time, whisking constantly until stiff peaks form. Spread half the meringue over each pie to edge of crust. Sprinkle each with 1/4 cup of the remaining coconut on each pie.Bake 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Refrigerate until served. If you don't manage to eat all of your pie in one sitting, be sure to store the remainder in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information

Calories 451kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 253mg (11%) Potassium 228mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 33g (66%) Vitamin A 490IU (10%) Vitamin C 0.7mg (1%) Calcium 93mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 451

% Daily Value*

Calories 451kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 253mg 11%
Potassium 228mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 33g 66%
Vitamin A 490IU 10%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Calcium 93mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.