Coconut Cream Lush: A Creamy, No-Bake Dessert for Every Occasion
If you’re craving a delightful treat that’s both easy to make and irresistibly delicious, look no further than this Coconut Cream Lush: A Creamy, No-Bake Dessert for Every Occasion. This layered dessert features a creamy coconut filling atop a crunchy graham cracker crust, making it the perfect indulgence for gatherings, celebrations, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. With its light coconut flavor reminiscent of sunny beaches, this dessert offers joy in every bite. Best of all, it’s so simple that even novice cooks can impress their guests with minimal effort!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- 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 instant coconut cream pudding mix
- 3 cups half-and-half (or whole milk)
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in coconut extract and fold in half of the Cool Whip. Spread over the crust.
- Whisk together pudding mix and half-and-half until thickened; pour over the cream cheese layer.
- Top with remaining Cool Whip and sprinkle with toasted coconut.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least six hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 42mg