Coconut Cream Lush: A Creamy, No-Bake Dessert for Every Occasion
Discover the delightful Coconut Cream Lush, a creamy, no-bake dessert that will quickly become a favorite in your home. This tropical treat features layers of smooth coconut cream cheese and luscious pudding atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet ending to busy weeknights, this dessert is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. With its refreshing flavor and rich texture, each bite feels like a mini-vacation. No baking required means more time for what truly matters—enjoying moments with loved ones!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- 2 (3.4 oz) boxes of instant coconut cream pudding mix
- 3 cups half-and-half
- 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan.
- For the cream cheese layer, blend softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and coconut extract until smooth. Fold in half of the Cool Whip and spread over the crust.
- In another bowl, whisk together pudding mix and half-and-half until thickened. Pour 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: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: less than 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg