LEMON & TOASTED COCONUT TART

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I served this delicious tart treat at our bi-weekly Canasta party. Luckily I had copies of this delightful,refreshing desert recipe ready for my card playing buddies! The easy home toasted coconut is an added taste plus. I am sure it will be a hit at your home also. This recipe was given to me awhile back from a new friend I met...

Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pkg. refrigerated pie crust
2 large fresh lemons
6 eggs, slightly beaten
1- 3/4 to2 c sugar
1/2 c melted butter
1 c shredded coconut,-- toasted : see recipe below
cool-whip

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 350F. Then toast shredded coconut. Recipe at the bottom. Next fit pie crust into a 10 inch pie plate. trim edges.
  • 2. Zest or grate peel from lemons,set aside. Juice both lemons into a bowl. Strain juice to measure 1/4 cup of juice.
  • 3. Combine lemon peel,lemon juice,eggs and sugar into a blender. Cover and blend for 1 minute.Scrape down sides. Add melted butter,blend 30 seconds. Pour mixture into pastry shell.
  • 4. Bake 45 minutes, till set. Cool on a wire rack. Serve topped with toasted coconut,and cool whip on the side if desired
  • 5. Sprinkle shredded coconut on to a ungreased cookie pan, in a single layer. Place in the 350 degree oven and time for 5 minutes. Watch carefully and stir once or twice with a spatula. When it is a light brown in color, remove pan immediately, let cool before putting on top of your tart. Serve with cool whip on the side if desired.

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