Description
Creamy coconut cream pie emerges as a luxurious dessert without requiring oven time. Cold tropical ingredients blend seamlessly, promising delightful sweetness for guests you’ll surely impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9 oz / 255 g) graham cracker crust (10 in / 25 cm)
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 (3.4 oz / 96 g) box coconut instant pudding
- 1 (3.4 oz / 96 g) box vanilla instant pudding
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- 1 (8 oz / 226 g) tub of cool whip, thawed
Instructions
- Pudding Preparation: Whisk milk, heavy cream, coconut instant pudding, vanilla instant pudding, and coconut extract in a large bowl using an electric mixer until achieving a smooth, velvety consistency.
- Coconut Integration: Let pudding mixture rest briefly, then fold in sweetened shredded coconut, ensuring uniform distribution throughout the creamy base.
- Filling Enhancement: Gently incorporate thawed whipped topping, maintaining the mixture’s light and airy structure while creating a luxurious texture.
- Crust Assembly: Pour the coconut cream filling into the graham cracker crust, spreading evenly with a spatula to create a perfectly smooth surface.
- Garnish and Chill: Optionally sprinkle toasted coconut on top, then refrigerate for at least four hours until the filling sets firmly and develops a rich, creamy texture.
- Serving: Slice into wedges and present this indulgent no-bake dessert, revealing its luscious coconut-infused interior.
Notes
- Chill for Perfection: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours to ensure the filling sets properly and develops a firm, creamy texture that slices cleanly.
- Whip with Care: Fold in the whipped topping gently to maintain its light, airy consistency and prevent deflating the mixture.
- Toast for Texture: Sprinkle toasted coconut on top for an extra crunch and enhanced nutty flavor that elevates the pie’s overall taste and presentation.
- Mix Thoroughly: Whisk the pudding ingredients with an electric mixer until you achieve a smooth, luxurious consistency that ensures a creamy, well-blended filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 383
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 73 mg