Diary of a Kentucky Cook

Don't forget what is truly important, the simple and basic things in Life. Honesty, Pure Emotions, Gardening, Cooking, the Joy of Creating and sharing Recipes and to be blessed by the majestic beauty of Nature. Once you find out what makes you happy, try to do THAT for a living.

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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Wednesday, December 24, 2014

No Bake Italian Cake Recipe

 
 
 
 
  photo: L watts

 No Bake Italian Cake


1 box of vanilla wafers
1 can of crushed pineapples with juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 package of coconut
1 (8oz) container whip topping
1 small jar of cherries
1 cup of pecans

I use a glass 9x13 dish.

Layer the bottom of dish with vanilla wafers.
In a bowl, mix the lemon juice, condensed milk, and pineapples, stir well.
Pour mixture over the vanilla wafers.
Add another layer of vanilla wafers on top of the pineapple mix.
Top with cool whip, coconut and then cherries.
Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
That's it!!

*You can leave out the coconut or pecans or you can add more.
I like this recipe because you can use whatever you like.
 
 
 
 
 
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