Description
Delightful no-bake coconut cream lush dessert combines creamy layers of tropical goodness with a graham cracker crust. Cool, refreshing flavors meld together for a simple yet irresistible treat you can enjoy without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package graham crackers or crushed vanilla cookies
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 package (3.4 ounces or 96 grams) instant coconut pudding mix
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) cold milk
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) whipped topping
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) melted butter
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
Topping and Garnish:
- 1 cup (80 grams) shredded coconut, toasted
- Additional whipped topping for garnish
- Additional toasted coconut for garnish
Instructions
- Transform graham crackers into fine crumbs and blend with melted butter. Press mixture firmly into a 9×13-inch pan, creating a compact base. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to solidify.
- Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar until silky and uniform. Gently incorporate half of the whipped topping, ensuring a smooth consistency. Carefully spread this mixture over the chilled crust.
- Combine instant coconut pudding mix with cold milk, whisking vigorously until the mixture thickens and becomes creamy. Evenly distribute this layer over the cream cheese foundation.
- Crown the dessert with remaining whipped topping, creating a pristine white surface. Sprinkle toasted coconut flakes across the top for a delightful textural contrast and enhanced flavor profile.
- Transfer the assembled dessert to the refrigerator. Allow it to set and chill thoroughly for a minimum of 2 hours, enabling flavors to meld and layers to firm up. Slice and serve directly from the chilled pan.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free cookies for a celiac-friendly version.
- Toast coconut carefully to enhance flavor without burning by using low heat and stirring frequently.
- Ensure cream cheese is room temperature for smoother, lump-free mixing.
- Chill dessert overnight for more intensified flavor and firmer texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 255 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg