Ambrosia Pie

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 7 ounces flaked coconut, toasted (2 2/3 cup)
• 1/3 cup margarine or 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 14 ounces eagle brand sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)
• 1/3 cup realemon lemon juice concentrate
• 17 ounces canned fruit cocktail, well drained
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted and chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherry, well drained
• 4 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed (1 3/4 cups)
• additional fruit (optional)

Recipe

• 1 combine coconut and margarine. reserving 2 tablespoons coconut mixture, press remainder firmly on bottom and up side to rim of 9-inch of 9-inch pie plate. chill. in large bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, realemon, fruit cocktail, almonds and cherries; mix well. fold in whipped topping. pour into prepared crust.
• 2 chill 4 hours or until set. garnish with reserved coconut and additional fruit if desired. refrigerate leftovers.