No-bake Coconut Cream Lush Dessert Recipe
This no-bake coconut cream lush dessert is a decadent, tropical treat featuring creamy coconut layers, fluffy whipped topping, and a graham cracker crust. Ideal for summer gatherings or anytime you crave a light and refreshing dessert, this easy recipe requires no baking, making it a quick and hassle-free indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 package instant coconut pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 ½ cups whipped topping
- 1 cup shredded coconut (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until evenly coated. Press the mixture into the bottom of a baking dish to form the crust. Chill for 10 minutes.
- Make the Coconut Layer: In another bowl, whisk together the coconut pudding mix with cold milk until thickened. Fold in ½ cup of whipped topping and the shredded coconut.
- Cream Layer: In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in the remaining whipped topping.
- Assemble: Spread the cream cheese mixture over the graham crust, followed by the coconut pudding layer. Top with additional whipped topping.
- Chill and Serve: Garnish with extra shredded coconut. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast the shredded coconut before garnishing.
- Substitute graham crackers with crushed vanilla wafers or shortbread cookies for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8th of recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg