CREAMY COCONUT PEPPERMINT PIE

Creamy Coconut Peppermint Pie image

Garnished with toasted coconut and more peppermint candy, this creamy dessert welcomes the holidays! Look for premade shortbread crusts in the baking aisle of the grocery store. -Cheryl Perry, Hertford, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup coconut milk
2-1/2 cups peppermint ice cream, melted
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies, divided
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
1 cup flaked coconut, toasted, divided
1 shortbread crust (9 inches)

Steps:

In a large microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over coconut milk; let stand 1 minute. Microwave on high for 30-40 seconds. Stir until gelatin is completely dissolved, 1 minute., Stir ice cream, 2 tablespoons crushed candies and extract into gelatin mixture; fold in 1/2 cup coconut. Pour into crust. Sprinkle with remaining coconut. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving., Just before serving, top with remaining crushed candies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.