COCONUT CHIFFON PIE

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I like to garnish slices of this smooth, silky pie with coconut shavings for a fun, tropical flair. -Kristine Fry, Fennimore, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Shaved fresh coconut, optional

Steps:

  • Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. , Sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until mixture comes to a boil; cook and stir 1 minute longer or until thickened., Remove from the heat. Whisk in gelatin mixture until dissolved. Transfer to a large bowl. Refrigerate until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes., Add extracts; beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Fold in whipped cream and flaked coconut. Spread into pie crust. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Garnish with shaved fresh coconut if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 24g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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