No Sugar, Guilt-Free Coconut Cream Pie
This No Sugar, Guilt-Free Coconut Cream Pie is a delightful dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth without the added sugar. It’s creamy, coconutty, and easy to make, perfect for anyone looking for a lighter dessert option.
Yield: 8
Materials
- - 1 9-inch pie crust, regular or graham cracker
- - 1 large package sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
- - 1 3/4 cups cold skim milk
- - 1 carton 8 ounces light Cool Whip, thawed
- - 1 cup flaked coconut toasted and divided
Instructions
Prepare Pie Crust:
- - If using a regular pie crust, bake it according to package or recipe directions. Allow to cool completely before adding the filling.
Mix Pudding:
- - In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar-free vanilla pudding mix and cold skim milk. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 2 minutes or until the mixture is very thick.
Add Whipped Topping and Coconut:
- - Gently fold in the thawed light Cool Whip and most of the toasted coconut, reserving about 1/4 cup for garnish.
Assemble Pie:
- - Pour the pudding mixture into the cooled pie crust. Use a spatula to smooth the top of the pie.
Garnish:
- - Sprinkle the reserved toasted coconut evenly over the top of the pie for a beautiful and tasty garnish.
Chill:
- - Refrigerate the pie until it is well chilled and set, ensuring it is firm before serving. This usually takes about 2-4 hours.