Crazed Mind's Coconut Cream Pie

I was so happy to make a Coconut Cream Pie this last weekend.  

And found it was pretty easy.  

But there was a few tricks along the way.

First I needed a pre baked pie shell.  

And I did not have any baking beads to keep the shell from getting so puffy.  

But I did have some dry beans.  

So that is just what I used.  

Worked great.

Next I mixed up the first part.  

3/4 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt.  

Stir together well.  

Then I added 2 cups of Coconut Creme coffee creamer instead of milk.  

This really helped the flavor!  

I bet I could do this with other flavors and make some amazing pies.

Stir over medium heat until it thickens and comes to a boil.  

Add 2 beaten eggs, 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.  

Mix well and cook another 2 minutes.

Remove from heat, then mix in 1 cup of flaked coconut.  Stir well.  

Then pour into your baked pie shell.  

I then baked it at 375 degrees until firm and lightly browned crust.