Spectacular Strawberry Dessert 1/4 cup butter, softened 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Dash salt FILLING: 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour Dash salt 3/4 cup 2% milk 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon butter Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 7, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

-----------------------Fold------------------------ Spectacular Strawberry Dessert cont. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries TOPPING: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar 4 tablespoons flaked coconut, divided 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream Fresh mint and additional sliced strawberries, optional In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar; beat in vanilla. Add flour and salt; mix well. With lightly floured hands, press onto a 7-1/2-in. pizza pan; build up edges slightly. Bake at Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 7, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

Spectacular Strawberry Dessert 350° for 12-15 minutes or until edges and bottom are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gradually stir 2 tablespoons of hot filling into egg yolk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in butter and vanilla. Cool for 30 minutes without stirring. Pour over crust. Top with strawberries. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons coconut until smooth. In another mixing bowl, beat cream on medium speed until soft peaks form; fold into cream cheese mixture. Carefully spread over Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 7, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

	-----------------------Fold------------------------ Spectacular Strawberry Dessert cont. strawberries. Toast remaining coconut; sprinkle over topping. Garnish with mint and berries if desired. Chill for at least 4 hours. Yield: 4 servings. Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 7, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008