Diary of a Kentucky Cook

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Friday, August 14, 2015

Old Fashioned Ice Box Coconut Pie Recipe

 
 
 
 photo: L watts
 
 

Old Fashioned Ice Box Coconut Pie 

Ky Cook - original recipe Aunt Lillie Ray
       
2 packages instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)
2 and 3/4 cups Cold milk  
1 tsp coconut extract
8 oz container frozen whipped topping, thawed      
1/2 cup+ flaked coconut     
1 graham cracker crust (one 9” or 2 small    
Toasted coconut

In a large bowl, whisk together:
pudding mixes, milk and coconut extract for 2 minutes

Fold in whipped topping and coconut
Pour into the graham cracker crust
Sprinkle the top with toasted coconut
Chill until serving

How to toast coconut:
Pre-heat oven to 350°
Spread coconut evenly on a cookie sheet
Bake for 7 to 8 minutes or until light golden brown,
Be sure and stir occasionally
 
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