CARAMEL COCONUT CREAM PIE RECIPES

Steps:

• Melt butter in large skillet.
• Add coconut and 1/2 cup pecans.
• Cook until golden, stirring frequently.
• Set aside and let cool slightly.
• Combine cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk.
• Beat with electric mixer at medium speed until smooth.
• Fold in whipped topping.
• Layer 1/4 cream cheese mixture in each pie shell.
• Drizzle 1/4 caramel topping over each pie.
• Sprinkle 1/3 coconut mixture evenly over each pie.
• Repeat layers with remaining cream cheese mixture, caramel topping and coconut mixture.
• Cover and freeze pies for at least 8 hours.
• Let frozen pies stand at room temperature for 5 minutes before slicing.
• Garnish as desired.

Steps:

• In a medium skillet, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Add coconut and pecans. Toss well, and saute until coconut is lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add condensed milk and mix until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread 1/4 of cream cheese mixture into each pastry shell. Sprinkle 1/4 of coconut mixture over each pie. Drizzle 1/2 of caramel topping over each coconut layer. Follow with remaining cream cheese mixture, then remaining coconut mixture.
• Pies may be served chilled or frozen.