Coconut Cream Lush: A Creamy, No-Bake Dessert for Every Occasion
Coconut Cream Lush is a delightful no-bake dessert that brings the tropical essence of coconut to your table. With its luscious layers of creamy goodness, this dessert is perfect for warm summer days, family gatherings, or any occasion where you want to impress with minimal effort. The harmonious blend of rich cream cheese and coconut pudding, along with a crunchy graham cracker crust, creates a refreshing treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Whether you’re serving it at a barbecue or enjoying a quiet evening at home, Coconut Cream Lush is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 for topping
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into a 9×13 inch baking dish to form the crust.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and coconut extract until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip and spread over the crust.
- Whisk pudding mix with half-and-half until thickened. Pour over the cream cheese layer.
- Spread remaining Cool Whip on top and sprinkle with toasted coconut. Chill for at least 6 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg