Coconut Cream Lush: A Creamy, No-Bake Dessert for Every Occasion
Coconut Cream Lush is the ultimate creamy, no-bake dessert that will transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise. This delightful treat features luscious layers of coconut goodness, making it perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. With its light texture and rich flavor, Coconut Cream Lush is sure to impress your family and friends alike. The best part? It’s incredibly easy to prepare, requiring no baking skills at all! Just whip up a few wholesome ingredients, layer them together, and let the refrigerator do the rest while you kick back and relax. Indulge in this refreshing dessert that promises smiles with every bite.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- 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
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a bowl. Add melted butter and mix well. Press into the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish.
- Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and coconut extract until smooth. Fold in half of the Cool Whip and spread over the crust.
- Whisk pudding mix with half-and-half until thickened. Spread over the cream cheese layer.
- Top with remaining Cool Whip and sprinkle with toasted coconut.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least six hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 130g)
- Calories: 351
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 57mg