Triple Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

• Prepare crust first:
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup flour, less 2 tablespoons
• 2 tablespoons wheat germ**
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt
• wheat germ gives a nutty flavor but you can add 2 Tblsp. flour instead.
• Filling:
• 8 oz. cream cheese, room temp
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract, divided use
• 1 cup sugar, divided use
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups flaked coconut, divided use
• pinch salt

Directions