Coconut Cream Lush: A Creamy, No-Bake Dessert for Every Occasion
Coconut Cream Lush is the perfect no-bake dessert that combines creamy layers of coconut goodness with a crunchy crust, making it an ideal treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 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 (divided)
- 2 (3.4 oz) boxes of instant coconut cream pudding mix
- 3 cups half-and-half
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a bowl. Add melted butter and combine well. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish.
- Make the cream cheese layer: Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in coconut extract; fold in half of the Cool Whip.
- Prepare the pudding layer: Whisk pudding mix and half-and-half until thickened (about two minutes). Fold in remaining Cool Whip.
- Assemble: Spread cream cheese mixture over crust, followed by pudding layer.
- Chill: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least six hours or overnight. Top with remaining Cool Whip and toasted coconut before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg