Description
Silky smooth no-bake coconut cream lush dessert brings tropical paradise right to your plate. Layers of creamy coconut goodness and buttery graham cracker crust promise cool comfort that refreshes your senses at first delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (3.4 ounces/96 grams) instant coconut cream pudding mix
- 1 package (8 ounces/227 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Dairy and Cream Components:
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 container (8 ounces/227 grams) whipped topping, thawed (like Cool Whip)
Coconut and Topping:
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- Additional shredded coconut for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a buttery foundation by thoroughly combining graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, pressing the mixture compactly into a 9×13-inch dish. Refrigerate the crust for approximately 15 minutes to solidify.
- Whisk coconut cream pudding mix with cold milk until the mixture transforms into a thick, luxurious consistency. Allow the pudding to rest momentarily.
- Using an electric mixer, blend softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until achieving a velvety smooth texture. Gently incorporate half of the whipped topping, ensuring complete integration.
- Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture across the chilled crust, creating an even layer. Follow by evenly distributing the coconut pudding over the cream cheese foundation.
- Crown the dessert with the remaining whipped topping, generously scattering shredded coconut across the surface for a delightful textural contrast.
- Transfer the dessert to the refrigerator, allowing it to rest and solidify for a minimum of two hours, which enables the layers to meld and set perfectly before serving.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for a celiac-friendly version.
- Reduce sugar content by using sugar-free pudding mix and low-fat cream cheese for a lighter dessert option.
- Toast shredded coconut before sprinkling to enhance its nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the dessert.
- Prepare the dessert a day ahead to allow flavors to meld and layers to set perfectly, resulting in a more cohesive and delicious treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg