Description
Indulge in the creamy, dreamy layers of Coconut Cream Lush. A no-bake dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, luscious cream cheese and coconut pudding filling, topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut for a tropical twist.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping, thawed
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant coconut cream pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
- Extra whipped topping for layering and garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking dish to form the crust. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then let cool completely.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping until well combined. Spread this layer evenly over the cooled crust.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut cream pudding mix and cold milk for 2–3 minutes until thickened. Spread the pudding over the cream cheese layer.
- Top with the remaining whipped topping and sprinkle toasted shredded coconut over the top. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- To toast the coconut, spread it on a baking sheet and bake at 325°F for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown.
- You can substitute crushed vanilla wafers or shortbread cookies for the graham cracker crust.
- For extra coconut flavor, add a few drops of coconut extract to the pudding layer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (plus optional baking for crust)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
