Description
Creamy no-bake coconut cream lush dessert combines layers of silky texture and tropical flavors. Chilled graham cracker crust and dreamy coconut pudding create a refreshing summer treat ready to delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 2 cups graham crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Filling:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 package instant coconut cream pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
Topping:
- 1 container whipped topping
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Craft the foundational layer by thoroughly blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, then firmly press the mixture into the base of a rectangular dish. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to solidify the crust.
- Create a silky cream cheese mixture by whipping softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until achieving a smooth, uniform consistency. Gently incorporate half of the whipped topping into the mixture.
- Spread the cream cheese blend evenly across the chilled graham cracker base, ensuring a consistent layer that covers the entire surface.
- Prepare the coconut pudding by whisking the pudding mix with cold milk, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens and reaches a smooth, creamy texture.
- Carefully distribute the coconut pudding layer over the cream cheese mixture, using a spatula to create an even coating.
- Crown the dessert with the remaining whipped topping, creating a light, fluffy surface that completely covers the pudding layer.
- Generously sprinkle shredded coconut across the top, adding texture and enhancing the tropical flavor profile.
- Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing all layers to set and flavors to meld together. Serve directly from the refrigerator for optimal taste and consistency.
Notes
- Elevate the crust by toasting graham cracker crumbs in a skillet for deeper, nuttier flavor before mixing with butter.
- Opt for low-fat cream cheese and sugar-free pudding mix to create a lighter, diet-friendly version of this dessert.
- Enhance coconut intensity by adding a dash of coconut extract to the cream cheese layer for more robust tropical notes.
- Customize toppings by adding toasted coconut flakes or drizzling melted dark chocolate for extra decadence and texture contrast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg