Description
Creamy no-bake coconut cream lush dessert combines layers of dreamy tropical flavors in a chilled graham cracker crust. Cool coconut pudding and whipped cream create a refreshing treat you’ll crave on warm summer afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package graham crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) whipped topping
- 2 packages (3.4 oz / 96 g each) coconut cream pudding mix
- 3 cups (720 ml) milk
- 1 cup (80 g) shredded coconut
- Extra whipped topping for garnish
- Toasted coconut for garnish
Instructions
- Combine finely ground graham crackers with melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan to create a compact, even crust.
- Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar until silky smooth, gently folding in whipped topping to create a light, creamy layer. Spread evenly over the prepared graham cracker base.
- Prepare coconut pudding by whisking mix with cold milk until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy. Carefully pour the pudding over the cream cheese layer, ensuring an even distribution.
- Generously sprinkle shredded coconut across the surface, creating a textured topping that adds visual appeal and extra flavor.
- Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing all layers to set completely and flavors to meld together.
- Just before serving, crown the dessert with a final layer of whipped topping and optional toasted coconut for a luxurious finishing touch.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth, lump-free first layer that spreads easily across the graham cracker crust.
- Toast coconut flakes in a dry skillet for extra flavor and crunch, which adds a delightful nutty dimension to the dessert.
- Chill the dessert overnight for the most stable and perfectly set layers, allowing flavors to meld and textures to firm up completely.
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour cookies for a celiac-friendly version that maintains the same delicious base texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 328 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 164 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg