Chocolate Pudding Pie In A Samoas Cookie Crust Recipe

• 2 boxes Samoas cookies
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 box (3.9 ounce) instant chocolate pudding
• 2 cups cold milk
• 1/2 cup toasted coconut (optional)

1. Remove the cookies from their packaging. Reserve 4-6 of them to garnish the top of your pie later. Crush the rest into fairly fine crumbs (this WILL be messy and sticky because of the caramel).
2. Mix the cookie crumbs and melted butter until well blended . Press mixture into a 9-inch greased pie plate (you need more butter or shortening to grease it because the caramel from the cookies will make them stick to the pan!). You might want to flour or wet your hands first, because this business gets sticky.
3. Bake at 375u0b0F for 5-7 minutes. Cool for at least an hour, or until the shell is at room temperature. You can put it in the fridge to chill more rapidly, too.
4. Mix the pudding with the cold milk according to the package instructions (you can also use half and half for an even more decadent end result). When combined, fold in the toasted coconut.
5. Using a spatula, spread the filling into the pie crust. This amount should easily fill the pie shell; if you have any extra, use it as a cake filling or to make a couple of pudding cups.
6. Let the filling set in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
7. If desired, top with whipped cream directly before serving. Garnish with the remaining Samoas cookies.

samoas cookies, butter, chocolate pudding, cold milk, coconut

Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/02/chocolate-pudding-pie-in-a-samoas-cookie-crust-recipe.html (may not work)