Coconut Cream Pie Jars

Coconut Cream Pie Jars By The Righteous Kitchen

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Need an impressive dessert, that’s easy to whip up, and stores like a dream? Dessert Jars! I made these, the last two Thanksgivings, and they were a hit. Not having to make homemade piecrust, is such a winner. Plus, the packaged shortbread cookies taste just like piecrust.

Another no fuss dessert idea, is a Caramel Apple Crostata. The freeform crust is guaranteed to bake up flaky! 

COCONUT CREAM PIE JARS

SHORTBREAD CRUST:
6 Large packaged shortbread cookies, crushed in the jar
6 Large packaged shortbread cookies, crushed in a baggie

COCONUT CREAM PIE FILLING:
1/3 Cup sugar
1/4 Cup all-purpose flour
1/8 Teaspoon salt
3 Egg yolks
2 Cups milk
1/2 Teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 Teaspoon coconut extract
1 Cup sweetened flaked coconut
2 Tablespoons butter

WHIPPED CREAM TOPPING:
1 Cup heavy whipping cream
1 Tablespoon sugar

TOASTED COCONUT TOPPING:
1/3 Cup flaked coconut

TO PREPARE SHORTBREAD CRUST:
Place 1 cookie, in each jar. Use a wooden tamper, to smash cookie into the bottom of the jar. Place 12 cookies in a baggie. Crush with a smooth mallet, or rolling pin.

TO PREPARE COCONUT CREAM FILLING:
Blend all ingredients, except flaked coconut and butter. Transfer to a medium sized pot. Bring mixture to a boil, over medium heat; stirring continually. Cook and stir 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in flaked coconut, and butter.

TO PREPARE WHIPPED CREAM TOPPING:
Beat heavy whipping cream with sugar, until stiff peaks form.

TO PREPARE TOASTED COCONUT TOPPING:
Spread flaked coconut on a small baking tray. Bake at 350. Stir coconut every 2 minutes; until browned and toasted, to your liking.

TO ASSEMBLE:
Smash 1 shortbread cookie into each jar. Then layer: coconut filling, crushed shortbread, whipped cream, toasted coconut. Makes 6 (8 ounce) jars.

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