BEST AMBROSIA PIE

BEST AMBROSIA PIE


1 (7-oz.) package flaked coconut, toasted
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 (16-oz.) can fruit cocktail, well drained
1 cup miniature marshmallows
2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed

Reserve 2 tbsp. coconut for garnish

In small bowl combine coconut and butter; mix well. Spread into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate that has been coated with cooking spray, to form a crust, pressing firmly into bottom and up the sides of plate. Place in refrigerator to chill.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, fruit cocktail and marshmallows. Stirring gently until well mixed. Fold in whipped topping. Then spoon in prepared crust.

Garnish with reserved coconut, then cover and chill at least 4 hours, or until set.

Yield: 8 servings.