Coconut Cream Lush: A Creamy, No-Bake Dessert for Every Occasion
Coconut Cream Lush is a delightful no-bake dessert that perfectly combines creamy coconut flavors with luscious layers, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 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 instant coconut cream pudding mix
- 3 cups half-and-half
- 8 oz Cool Whip (for topping)
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a bowl. Add melted butter and combine thoroughly. Press into a greased 9×13 inch dish.
- Make the cheesecake layer: Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in coconut extract and fold in one container of Cool Whip. Spread evenly over the crust.
- Prepare the pudding layer: Whisk together pudding mix and half-and-half until thickened. Pour over the cheesecake layer and spread evenly.
- Top with Cool Whip: Spread another container of Cool Whip over the pudding layer.
- Add toasted coconut on top for garnish.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least six hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg