Coconut Raspberry Cream Pie
"The inspiration for this dessert came from a Ralph's Famous Italian Ices flavor called Coconut Raspberry Tart. My husband came home from the Italian ice stand and raved about the flavor so much, we decided to recreate the same idea in pie form. I love coconut cream pie, but the typical buttery crust and rich custard are entirely too heavy for a health-conscious diet. This version is lighter and fluffier, but most importantly, equally as delicious. The raspberry layer adds the perfect tart element to balance out the sweetness of the filling.
* PLEASE NOTE: the measurements in this recipe are for a mini 7" pie pan (serves 4). For a standard 9" pie pan, simply double the recipe (serves 8)."
photo by Diet It Up
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 19
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 5 low-fat honey graham crackers (full sheets)
- 1⁄4 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3⁄4 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon raspberry jam
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding, fat-free and sugar-free
- 1 cup whole milk (the filling won't set with low-fat milk!)
- 1⁄4 cup shredded coconut
- 1⁄4 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1⁄2 cup Cool Whip Lite
- fresh raspberry (garnish)
- 1 tablespoon coconut, toasted (garnish)
directions
- Start with the crust.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Pulse the grahams in a food processor until finely ground.
- Combine crumbs, oats, brown sugar, vanilla, salt and melted butter in a bowl. Stir until mixture is thoroughly moistened.
- Press evenly into a 7" pie pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Let cool before filling.
- Add a raspberry layer.
- Puree berries in a blender or food processor.
- Strain the pureed berries into a small saucepan to remove the seeds.
- Add the jam, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cornstarch to the saucepan and heat on medium until it bubbles and thickens.
- Transfer the sauce to a bowl and let cool.
- Spread the cooled raspberry mixture onto the pie crust.
- Finish with coconut custard.
- Using an electric mixer, whisk pudding and milk together until thoroughly combined.
- Stir in shredded coconut and coconut extract.
- Gently fold in the Cool Whip.
- Spread into the pie pan and garnish with berries and toasted coconut.
- Chill for 4 hours to set.
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I’m a twenty something, alright, late twenty something woman living on Long Island and working at a publishing company in the ever stressful NYC. Food makes me happy. What’s not to love about a cheeseburger and fries with a huge chocolate shake on the side? Come on, it’s a match made in heaven that would put a smile on even the grumpiest face. Unfortunately, I’ve been battling a pesky weight problem for what feels like an eternity. To make matters worse, I recently found out I have a blood sugar condition that will likely lead to diabetes. Doesn’t that sound like a recipe for disaster? So, I desperately needed to find a way to still love food, but also squeeze into a pair of skinny jeans. The solution, you ask? That’s a little tricky. I don’t believe in surviving off the frozen food aisle’s never-ending supply of frostbitten chemical concoctions. And the thought of eating a strict lettuce and water diet makes me want to throw myself off a building.
So, what’s a gal to do? I learned to Diet-It-Up. I love to cook and I’m always finding ways to take my favorite recipes and shave off a few calories, eliminate some of the processed ingredients and overhaul it in a way that makes it healthier. I’ve mastered every diet under the sun and while Weight Watchers© and The South Beach Diet© can be very successful, they’re tough to stick with when you just want to eat something that tastes good. I don’t have any fancy formal credentials and I’m not going to preach to you about carbs or fat grams. I just want you to enjoy tasty, delicious meals without the next-day calorie guilt. Mix in a jog or two at the gym and you’re on your way to a healthier life. I’m beginning to collect some of my recipes here. I invite you to Diet-It-Up with me. If we’re good all week, maybe we can even sneak in a few sips of that chocolate shake, wink wink.
