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- Nutella-Coconut Cream Pie
- based on the Homesick Texanâs Peanut Butter Pie
- 1 9-inch uncooked pie crust
- 2 egg yolks, beaten slightly
- 1 1/2 c. whole milk
- 3/4 c. sugar
- 5 T. flour
- 1/4 t. fine sea salt
- ¾ c. Nutella
- 1 c. sweetened coconut
- 1/2 t. pure vanilla
- 1/8 t. ground cinnamon
- 1/8 t. cayenne
- 2 egg whites
- 1/8 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 t. cream of tartar
- 4 tablespoons of sugar
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