Coconut Cream Lush: A Creamy, No-Bake Dessert for Every Occasion
Indulge in the tropical bliss of Coconut Cream Lush, a delightful no-bake dessert that embodies the flavors of summer in every creamy layer. This luscious treat features a buttery graham cracker crust, a rich cream cheese layer infused with coconut extract, and a silky pudding layer topped with fluffy whipped cream and toasted coconut. Perfect for family gatherings or spontaneous sweet cravings, this easy dessert requires minimal effort and no oven time—just mix, layer, and chill! Your friends and family will rave about this refreshing dessert, making it an instant favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 30 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 coconut cream pudding mix
- 3 cups half-and-half
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter. Press firmly into a 9×13 inch dish.
- For the cream cheese layer, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in one container of Cool Whip and add coconut extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together pudding mix with half-and-half until thickened (about 2 minutes). Spread this over the cream cheese layer.
- Top with the remaining Cool Whip and sprinkle toasted shredded coconut on top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least six hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg