Coconut Cream Lush
Indulge in a tropical escape with Coconut Cream Lush: A Creamy, No-Bake Dessert for Every Occasion. This delightful treat combines luscious layers of creamy coconut flavors with a crunchy crust, making it the perfect dessert for any gathering or simply satisfying your sweet cravings. With just 25 minutes of prep time and no need to turn on the oven, this dessert is as easy as it is delicious. Impress your guests with its stunning appearance and refreshing taste that’s sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Tropical
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 instant coconut cream pudding mix
- 3 cups half-and-half
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter to form the crust. Press into the bottom of a baking dish.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and coconut extract until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip and spread over the crust.
- Whisk together pudding mix and half-and-half until thickened. Pour over the cream cheese layer.
- Top with more Cool Whip and sprinkle with toasted shredded coconut. Chill for at least six hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg