Decadent Cream Cheese Coconut Pie

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 keebler graham cracker crust (can use the shortbread one if you prefer)
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup cool whip
• 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• 3 -5 drops coconut extract
• 1 (3 1/2 ounce) box jello instant coconut cream pudding mix
• 1 cup 2% low-fat milk
• 3/4 cup half-and-half cream
• 2 -3 drops coconut extract
• 1/3 cup shredded coconut
• 1 (8 ounce) container extra cool whip
• 3 -5 drops coconut extract

Recipe

• 1 place powdered sugar, cool whip, cream cheese and extract in mixing bowl and beat until smooth and creamy. spread in pie shell, covering sides as well as the bottom.
• 2 beat until well blended and then pour on top of cream cheese layer. sit aside to firm up.
• 3 spread coconut on cookie sheet and toast lightly in oven (watch carefully and stir if necessary) – let cool.
• 4 mix extract into cool whip. layer over pie filling. add toasted coconut to top. refrigerate and enjoy a most decadent dessert.