Lemon Macaroon Tartlets

Ingredients

• Macaroon Tart Shells
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
• 1/2 cup frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed
• 2 tablespoons flaked sweetened coconut, toasted

Preparation

1. Prepare Macaroon Tart Shells, and set aside.
2. Combine sugar, cornstarch, and lemon rind in a saucepan, and stir well. Gradually add water and lemon juice; stir with a wire whisk until blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Gradually stir one-fourth of hot lemon mixture into egg; add to remaining lemon mixture, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until thickened. Pour mixture into a bowl; stir in food coloring, if desired. Place plastic wrap on surface, and chill.
3. Spoon 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon lemon mixture into each prepared shell. Top evenly with whipped topping and coconut.