Coconut Chocolate Dream Pie

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon almond extract 
• 0.5 cup coconut or flaked
• 9 inch graham cracker crust prepared
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup 
• 1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate frozen
• 0.5 cup rice milk 
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 
• 10 ounce silken tofu 
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

• food processor
• frying pan
• blender

Directions

1. In heavy pan over medium-high heat, toast coconut until lightly browned.
2. Remove 1 tablespoon of the coconut for garnish.
3. Add rice milk and orange juice concentrate. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then stir in chocolate chips.
4. Remove from heat, and continue stirring until the chips are melted and the mixture is smooth.
5. Pour maple syrup, vanilla extract, almond extract and tofu into an electric blender or food processor; blend until the mixture is creamy.
6. Add chocolate mixture to the blender, and blend until the mixture is combined.
7. Pour the filling into the pie crust. Cover, and chill for 2 or more hours.
8. Garnish with the reserved coconut before serving.