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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
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

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 7, 2008

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Spectacular Strawberry Dessert cont.

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 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 strawberries. Toast remaining
coconut; sprinkle over topping. Garnish with mint and berries if desired. Chill
for at least 4 hours.

Yield: 4 servings.