Description
If you’re craving a sweet, decadent dessert that transports you straight to tropical paradise, look no further than this indulgent Coconut Cream Lush Recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut (toasted if desired)
- 2 cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant coconut cream pudding mix
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold whole milk
- Extra whipped topping (for garnish)
- Toasted coconut (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Start by preparing the crust. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup of cold, cubed unsalted butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix them until the mixture is crumbly. This is the key to a flaky crust! Next, fold in 1/4 cup of chopped pecans until combined.
- Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of your baking dish to create an even layer. Bake the crust for about 15-20 minutes, or until it’s golden brown. Once baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool while you prepare the layers.
- In a separate bowl, add 8 oz of softened cream cheese and 1 cup of powdered sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat them together until smooth and well combined. This step is crucial for achieving a creamy texture! Next, gently fold in 2 cups of whipped topping and 1 cup of shredded coconut, mixing just until incorporated.
- In another mixing bowl, combine 1 package of instant coconut cream pudding mix and 1 package of instant vanilla pudding mix. Whisk these dry ingredients together before gradually adding 3 cups of cold whole milk. Continue whisking until the mixture begins to thicken, which should take about 2 minutes.
- Now comes the fun part—assembly! Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust layer, then pour the pudding mixture over the top, smoothing it out gently with a spatula. Finally, dollop the remaining whipped topping on top of the pudding, using the spatula to create beautiful swirls.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate your Coconut Cream Lush for at least 4 hours. When ready to serve, slice into squares and enjoy!
Notes
Chill the dessert thoroughly to allow the pudding to set properly. Adjust sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 per serving
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Protein: 3 g