Coconut Cream Lush: A Creamy, No-Bake Dessert for Every Occasion
Indulge in the tropical delight of Coconut Cream Lush—a creamy, no-bake dessert that’s perfect for any occasion! This layered treat features a buttery graham cracker crust, a luscious cream cheese layer infused with coconut extract, and a rich pudding layer made from instant coconut cream pudding. Topped with fluffy Cool Whip and toasted coconut, each bite offers a refreshing burst of flavor that is sure to impress family and friends.
- Prep Time: 30 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
- 2 (3.4 oz) boxes of instant coconut cream pudding mix
- 3 cups half-and-half
- 8 oz Cool Whip
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
Instructions
- For the crust, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and coconut extract. Fold in one container of Cool Whip and spread over the crust.
- Whisk together pudding mix and half-and-half until thickened (about 2 minutes). Spread over the cream cheese layer.
- Top with remaining Cool Whip and sprinkle with toasted shredded coconut.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least six hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (100g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg