princess pie

crust:

• 1 cup flour
• 2 Tbs sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans - optional

Mix and pat in an 8x8 inch pan, bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes, until just beginning to turn golden.  Do not over bake.

Layer two:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup whipped topping

Beat together sugar and cream cheese.  Fold in whipped topping.  Spread on cooled crust.

Layer three:

• 1 1/2 cups whole milk (any milk will do, but whole milk makes pudding so much tastier)
• 1 small package coconut cream instant pudding

1. Mix until thickened.  Spread over cream cheese mixture.
2. Top with remaining tub of whipped topping.
3. Toast 1 cup coconut.  Sprinkle evenly on dessert.  Refrigerate.