LITE AND DREAMY COCONUT CREAM PIE

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This pie is made with Splenda and low-fat milk and tastes creamy and delicious. Source: Recipes Plus

Provided by Elly in Canada

Categories     Pie

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup flaked coconut
3/4 cup Splenda granular
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup flaked coconut
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
1 (9 inch) graham cracker crust

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 350°F
  • Bake 1/4 cup coconut in a shallow pan, stirring occasionally, 5 to 6 minutes or until toasted. Set aside.
  • Combine Splenda, cornstarch and salt in a heavy saucepan, mixing well.
  • Gradually whisk milk into Splenda mixture. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Beat egg yolks until thick and pale. Gradually whisk 3/4 cup of hot milk mixture into yolks; add yolk mixture to remaining hot milk mixture, whisking constantly.
  • Cook over medium heat for 1 minute or until mixture comes to a boil, whisking constantly. Remove from heat; stir in butter, 3/4 cup coconut and flavorings.
  • Immediately pour filling into crust. Cover with plastic wrap, gently pressing on filling.
  • Chill 3 hours or until firm. Sprinkle with remaining toasted coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.7, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 58.6, Sodium 396.1, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 19.5, Protein 4.8

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