Perfect Coconut Cream Lush Dessert
Perfect Coconut Cream Lush Dessert Recipe: I am a contributor to Amanda’s Cookin’ and this recipe first appeared on there as Coconut Cream Lush.
This Perfect Coconut Cream Lush Dessert Recipe recipe is light, creamy and filled with coconut deliciousness. It’s a one-pan dessert that feeds a crowd and even has a no-bake crust option for those hot weather days.
Hello Everyone, boy do I have a treat for you! This Perfect Coconut Cream Lush Dessert Recipe.
It’s the perfect, cool, one-pan dessert for picnics, and any kind of warm weather gathering, like say, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July or Labor Day. I love that these “lush” recipes are not too sweet, so you can really enjoy it without being overwhelmed by sweetness. Did you see my previous Lemon Lush recipe?
I just love the simplicity of this dessert and what’s different about this Perfect Coconut Cream Lush Dessert Recipe versus my previous Lemon Lush is that I give an option to make it “no-bake” using a graham cracker crust. Yay for keeping those hot weather days cool! Of course, I also include the traditional baked crust option too.
Perfect Coconut Cream Lush Dessert Recipe
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust (for no-bake crust option):
2 packages of regular graham crackers , finely ground
5-8 tablespoons of unsalted butter , melted and cooled *I give a range for the amount because I have found that depending on the humidity, you may need more or less butter
Bottom Pecan Crust Layer (for baked crust option):
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter , melted and cooled
1/2 cup finely chopped or food processor processed pecans
1/4 cup granulated white sugar
Cream Cheese Layer:
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 cup granulated white sugar
1-2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
Coconut Cream Pudding Layer:
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant coconut cream pudding mix
4 cups milk (you can also do 3 1/2, if you want it a little thicker)
Whipped Topping & Toasted Coconut Garnish Layer:
1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping (I used Cool Whip), you can substitute the same amount whipped cream
1 cup toasted coconut flakes (unsweetened)
Optional: Sprinkle finely chopped pecans on top
Instructions
Graham Cracker Crust (for no-bake crust option)
This Perfect Coconut Cream Lush Dessert Recipe recipe is light, creamy and filled with coconut deliciousness. It’s a one-pan dessert that feeds a crowd and even has a no-bake crust option for those hot weather days.
Hello Everyone, boy do I have a treat for you! This Perfect Coconut Cream Lush Dessert Recipe.
It’s the perfect, cool, one-pan dessert for picnics, and any kind of warm weather gathering, like say, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July or Labor Day. I love that these “lush” recipes are not too sweet, so you can really enjoy it without being overwhelmed by sweetness. Did you see my previous Lemon Lush recipe?
I just love the simplicity of this dessert and what’s different about this Perfect Coconut Cream Lush Dessert Recipe versus my previous Lemon Lush is that I give an option to make it “no-bake” using a graham cracker crust. Yay for keeping those hot weather days cool! Of course, I also include the traditional baked crust option too.
Perfect Coconut Cream Lush Dessert Recipe
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust (for no-bake crust option):
2 packages of regular graham crackers , finely ground
5-8 tablespoons of unsalted butter , melted and cooled *I give a range for the amount because I have found that depending on the humidity, you may need more or less butter
Bottom Pecan Crust Layer (for baked crust option):
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter , melted and cooled
1/2 cup finely chopped or food processor processed pecans
1/4 cup granulated white sugar
Cream Cheese Layer:
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 cup granulated white sugar
1-2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
Coconut Cream Pudding Layer:
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant coconut cream pudding mix
4 cups milk (you can also do 3 1/2, if you want it a little thicker)
Whipped Topping & Toasted Coconut Garnish Layer:
1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping (I used Cool Whip), you can substitute the same amount whipped cream
1 cup toasted coconut flakes (unsweetened)
Optional: Sprinkle finely chopped pecans on top
Instructions
Graham Cracker Crust (for no-bake crust option)
- In a medium-large bowl, mix melted and cooled unsalted butter with processed graham crackers. Press into the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan. Cover and chill until the next layer is ready.
