No-bake Coconut Cream Lush Dessert Recipe
This No-Bake Coconut Cream Lush Dessert is a tropical treat with layers of creamy coconut filling, whipped topping, and a crunchy cookie crust. Perfect for summer or any time you want a quick and easy dessert, this lush dessert requires no baking, making it a refreshing and stress-free choice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup shredded coconut, toasted
- 1 package graham crackers or crushed vanilla cookies for crust
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant coconut pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- Extra whipped topping and toasted coconut for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Crush graham crackers or cookies into crumbs. Mix with melted butter and press into the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan to form the crust. Chill to set.
- Make the Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in half the whipped topping and spread over the crust.
- Prepare the Pudding Layer: Whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Spread over the cream cheese layer.
- Top Layer: Spread remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer and sprinkle with toasted coconut.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set. Serve cold and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra coconut flavor, add a few drops of coconut extract to the pudding layer.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cookies for the crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190 mg