Dessert

BANANA, COCONUT, CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE

Ingredients:

1 1/3 cups cold water
2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 pkg (4-serving size) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup whipped topping, divided
1/2 tsp coconut extract, divided
2 (medium) ripe bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 chocolate crumb pie crust
1 tbsp flaked coconut, toasted

Procedure:

In a bowl, combine water and dry milk powder stirring until the milk powder is dissolved. Add the pudding mix and whisk with a wire whisk for a minute or two until thickened. Fold in 1/4 cup of the whipped topping and 1/2 the coconut extract. Layer the banana slices in the crumb pie crust. Top the bananas with the pudding mixture. Cover and refrigerate.
Meanwhile, combine the remaining 3/4 cup whipped topping and the remaining coconut extract. Spread over the pudding. Sprinkle with the toasted coconut. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
Yield: 8 servings
Enjoy!