Coconut Cream Pie

• 2 (9 inch) pie crusts
• 8 ounces coconut, divided into 6oz and 2oz
• 4 (3 1/2 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding
• 2 (1 1/3 ounce) envelopes Dream Whip
• 2 pints half-and-half
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 16 ounces Cool Whip

1. Prepare and bake pie shells as directed.
2. Let cool completely.
3. Toast (2 ounces) of the coconut in the oven on broil, watch very closely.
4. Mix dry pudding,Dream Whip,and the half and half in a large bowl until thick.
5. Stir in the untoasted, (6 ounces) of coconut and the vanilla.
6. Mix well.
7. Pour into prepared pie shells.
8. Top each pie with the Cool Whip.
9. Sprinkle tops with the toasted coconut.
10. Refrigerate over night if possible.
11. Serve.

coconut, instant vanilla pudding, dream whip, vanilla

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/coconut-cream-pie-360130 (may not work)