Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of our Coconut Cream Lush, a creamy, no-bake dessert perfect for any occasion. This tropical treat features rich coconut flavors and a light texture that everyone will love—making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. With its simple preparation process, you can whip it up quickly, allowing more time to enjoy with friends and family. The luscious combination of cream cheese and coconut pudding layered atop a buttery graham cracker crust will surely impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Prepare this dessert ahead of time and let it chill for the ultimate creamy indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 2 (3.4 oz) boxes of instant coconut cream pudding mix
- 3 cups half-and-half
- 8 oz Cool Whip
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased dish.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in coconut extract and fold in half of the Cool Whip. Spread over the crust.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together pudding mix and half-and-half until thickened. Spoon this mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Spread the remaining Cool Whip on top of the pudding layer.
- Sprinkle toasted shredded coconut over the dessert. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least six hours or overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg