Coconut Cream Pie Makeover

Name: Coconut Cream Pie Makeover
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar, divided; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 dash salt; 3 cups nonfat milk; 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten; 1 1/4 cups flaked coconut, divided; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract; 1 reduced fat graham cracker crust (8 in.); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/2 cup water; 3 egg whites

Submitted by CarolAT

"This is a wonderfully creamy, rich coconut cream pie with half the fat. This is a Healthy Cooking tasty pie recipe."

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 cup sugar, divided
¹⁄₃ cup all-purpose flour
1 dash salt
3 cups nonfat milk
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 ¹⁄₄ cups flaked coconut, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¹⁄₂ teaspoon coconut extract
1 reduced fat graham cracker crust (8 in.)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¹⁄₂ cup water
3 egg whites

directions

In a large saucepan, combine 2/3 cup sugar, flour and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in 3/4 cup coconut and extracts.
Place crust on a baking sheet; add filling and set aside.
For meringue, combine cornstarch and remaining sugar in a small saucepan. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium-high, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and clear. In a bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Pour hot sugar mixture in a slow, steady stream into egg whites, beating constantly until stiff peaks form.
Spread meringue over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. sprinkle with remaining coconut. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate until chilled.

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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

CarolAT

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