Orange Sherbet Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
1 (7 oz.) pkg. flaked coconut
1/2 gal. orange sherbet, softened
1 to 2 Tbsp. orange liqueur or to taste
fresh mint leaves
strips of orange peel
mandarin orange segments

Preparation

Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.
Add coconut and cook, stirring constantly, until golden, about 6 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat.
Reserve 2 tablespoons coconut for garnish. Press remainder into bottom and sides of 9-inch pie plate.
Spread half of orange sherbet over crust.
Drizzle with liqueur.
Add remaining sherbet, mounding top.
Sprinkle with reserved coconut. Freeze until ready to serve or overnight.
Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Garnish with mint, orange peel and mandarin orange segments.