Coconut Custard Pie

4 eggs

1/2 cup white sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups milk

1 cup flaked coconut

1 (9 inch) pie shell

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons butter, softened

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Beat eggs slightly, stir in white sugar, salt and vanilla. Gradually stir in milk. Add 1/2 cup coconut to filling, and reserve remaining 1/2 cup for the top. Pour filling into pie shell.
3. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until knife inserted into center of pie comes out clean. Cool pie completely.
4. Before serving, mix 1/2 cup coconut with butter and brown sugar. Sprinkle on top of pie. Broil, about 3 or 4 inches away from heat, for 2 to 4 minutes.