COCONUT PEACH DESSERT

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Field editor Inez Orsburn from Demotte, Indiana predicts, "If you enjoy peaches and coconut, you're sure to like this sweet fruit pizza-style treat."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
TOPPING:
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
4 cups sliced fresh or frozen peaches, thawed
1/2 cup sugar or honey

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the coconut, almonds, sugar, flour and salt. Stir in egg whites and extract. Line a baking sheet with foil; grease foil well. Spread coconut mixture into a 9-in. circle on foil. , Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate overnight., Place crust on a serving plate; spread with whipped cream. Combine peaches and sugar; spoon over cream. Cut into wedges. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 32g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.