Mango Mousse Pie

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 2 2/3 cups sweetened flaked coconut (7 ounce package)
• 2 medium ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted & cubed
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 (1/4 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
• 1/2 cup whipped cream
• 1 1/2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350ºF. Position rack in lowest position.

2. 2

   Spread butter evenly over bottom & up sides of a glass 9 inch pie plate.

3. 3

   Sprinkle coconut over bottom & up sides of baking dish, pressing into the butter to form a shell.

4. 4

   Bake for 13 minutes or until rim is lightly browned (center & sides will just be turing golden brown). Remove from oven & cool completely.

5. 5

   Place mango in blender or food processor & puree until very smooth. There should be 2 cups of puree. Pour in a large bowl & stir in orange juice.

6. 6

   In a 1 cup glass measure, add 2 tablespoons cold water. Sprinkle gelatin over water & let soften for 2 minutes then stir. Heat in microwave 10-15 seconds to dissolve gelatin. Stir, set aside to cool for 5 minutes.

7. 7

   In a small bowl, whip cream with sugar until stiff.

8. 8

   Add gelatin to mango mixture; stir well. Gently fold in whipped cream till no white streaks remain.

9. 9

   Pour filling into cooled crust. Garnish with toasted coconut if desired. (see cook's notes).

10. 10

    Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

11. 11

    **Cooks note: if desired, measure out 1/3 cup of the coconut for garnish. Spread it in another pan & bake for 6 minutes, stirring once or twice or until browned.