Prepare and bake pastry shell
Scald the milk in the microwave approximately 5 minutes
In a saucepan, combine the flour, sugar, salt and coconut.
Over medium low heat, slowly add 1 cup of the scalded milk, whisking constantly until thickened. Continue this process one cup at a time until gone.
Pour about 1/2 cup of mixture into beaten egg yolks and whisk constantly. Pour this back into the pot.
Stir in vanilla, almond, and butter.
Cool mixture and pour into pastry shell.
Refrigerate and serve topped with a dollop of whipped cream.