1/4 c  Sugar
2 tb Cornstarch
1 pn Salt
1 c  Milk
2    Slightly beaten egg yolks
1/2 c  Coconut
1/2 ts Vanilla
1/4 ts Almond extract
Butter

In med pan, combine sugar, starch & salt. Gradually add milk, stirring
constantly. Cook & stir over med heat until mixture is thick & begins
to bubble. Remove from heat. Add a few Tbls. of hot mixture to the
yolks & stir to blend. Slowly pour warmed yolks into saucepan,
stirring constantly. Cook & stir mixture over moderate heat until
yolk mixture begins to bubble. Remove from heat. Stir in flaked
coconut & extracts. Transfer filling to bowl. Place a piece of
buttered wax paper directly over the filling & cool to room
temperature. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before using.