Coconut Cream Pie

2 c. Scalded Milk
1/2 c. Sugar
3 Eggs, Separated
6 Tbsp. Sugar
3 Tbsp. Cornstarch
1 tsp. Vanilla
1 Small Can Coconut
1 (8 inch) Baked Pie Shell

Mix cornstarch, lightly beaten egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar. Pour milk into mixture. Cook on low heat until thickened, stirring often. Remove from fire; add 1/2 can coconut and vanilla. Pour into pie shell. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in 6 tablespoons sugar until stiff and sugar is dissolved. Spread over filling; sprinkle remaining coconut over top. Bake at 300 degrees until meringue is golden brown. Chill before serving. This is a Blue Ribbon winner!