Mini Coconut Cream Pies

June 11, 2013

This mini version is the perfect dessert for any get-together!

Pie Crust

1/3 c. cold water with an ice cube or two to keep it cold

1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour

1 tsp. salt

2 Tbsp. brown sugar

2/3 c. shortening
Coconut cream filling

4 Tbsp corn starch

1 1/2 c. sugar

5 oz. sweetened coconut

1 c. milk (I used fat free)

1/2 c. heavy whipping cream or half and half

1 tsp. vanilla
Meringue topping

3 egg whites at room temperature (make sure there isn't any egg yolk in there, trust me, I know from experience that it won't work!)

1/2 tsp. vanilla

1/2 tsp. corn starch

6 Tbsp sugar

Pour flour, salt, and brown sugar into a bowl. Using a pastry blender or fork cut the shortening into the dry ingredients until it starts to resemble pea-sized clumps. Pour in a small amount of water and...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
142

Sodium
118mg
4% DV

Fat
4g
7% DV

Protein
3g
6% DV

Carbs
21g
7% DV

Fiber
0.9999999999999999g
3% DV

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