Coconut Cream Lush: A Creamy, No-Bake Dessert for Every Occasion
Indulge in the delightful Coconut Cream Lush: A Creamy, No-Bake Dessert for Every Occasion! This refreshing dessert features luscious layers of creamy coconut goodness without the need for baking, making it perfect for warm summer days or busy weeknights. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this treat is sure to impress at picnics, potlucks, or family gatherings. With its light and fluffy texture combined with a sweet coconut flavor, each bite transports you to a tropical paradise. Make ahead for convenience and let it chill to meld all those beautiful flavors together—your friends and family will adore this irresistible dessert!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 18 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed (divided)
- 2 (3.4 oz) boxes of instant coconut cream pudding mix
- 3 cups half-and-half
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press into a 9×13-inch dish and bake for 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in coconut extract and fold in one container of Cool Whip.
- In a separate bowl, whisk pudding mix with half-and-half until thickened. Pour over the cream layer.
- Spread remaining Cool Whip on top and sprinkle with toasted shredded coconut.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg