\n- Preheat oven to 350\u00ba.<\/li>\n
- Spread 1\/4 cup of\u00a0coconut on a baking sheet and bake, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Set aside.<\/li>\n
- In a heavy\u00a0saucepan, combine\u00a0the\u00a0half and half, eggs, sugar, flour, and salt. Bring to a boil over low heat, whisking constantly. Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in the remaining\u00a0coconut and the vanilla extract.<\/li>\n
- Pour the filling into the pie shell and chill until firm, 3 to 4\u00a0hours.<\/li>\n
- Top with whipped topping and reserved, toasted coconut.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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