Lite And Dreamy Coconut Cream Pie
- 1/4 cup flaked coconut
- 3/4 cup Splenda granular
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup flaked coconut
- 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 (9 inch) graham cracker crust
- PREHEAT oven to 350u0b0F
- Bake 1/4 cup coconut in a shallow pan, stirring occasionally, 5 to 6 minutes or until toasted. Set aside.
- Combine Splenda, cornstarch and salt in a heavy saucepan, mixing well.
- Gradually whisk milk into Splenda mixture. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
- Remove from heat.
- Beat egg yolks until thick and pale. Gradually whisk 3/4 cup of hot milk mixture into yolks; add yolk mixture to remaining hot milk mixture, whisking constantly.
- Cook over medium heat for 1 minute or until mixture comes to a boil, whisking constantly. Remove from heat; stir in butter, 3/4 cup coconut and flavorings.
- Immediately pour filling into crust. Cover with plastic wrap, gently pressing on filling.
- Chill 3 hours or until firm. Sprinkle with remaining toasted coconut.
flaked coconut, splenda granular, cornstarch, salt, milk, egg yolks, butter, flaked coconut, vanilla, coconut, graham cracker crust
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lite-and-dreamy-coconut-cream-pie-178795 (may not work)