Coconut Cream Delight is a light, creamy, layered dessert loaded with coconut flavor and a fluffy whipped topping. It’s perfect for potlucks, summer gatherings, or whenever you want a simple crowd-pleasing sweet without turning on the oven.
📝 Ingredients (9×9 inch dish)
For the crust
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1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
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⅓ cup melted butter
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2 tbsp sugar
For the cream layer
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1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 cup whipped topping
For the coconut pudding layer
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2 cups cold milk
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1 package instant coconut pudding mix (or vanilla)
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½ cup shredded sweetened coconut
For topping
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1½ cups whipped topping
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¼ cup toasted coconut flakes
👩🍳 Instructions
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Make the crust:
Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into the bottom of your dish. Chill 15 minutes. -
Prepare cream layer:
Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over chilled crust. -
Make pudding layer:
Whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thick. Stir in shredded coconut. Spread over cream layer. -
Top it off:
Spread remaining whipped topping evenly and sprinkle with toasted coconut. -
Chill:
Refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours (overnight is best) before slicing.
🍽️ Serving Tips
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Serve well chilled for clean slices
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Add crushed pineapple between layers for a tropical twist
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Drizzle with white chocolate for a bakery-style finish
⭐ Quick Variations
✔ Add sliced bananas for coconut-banana delight
✔ Use chocolate cookie crust instead of graham crackers
✔ Mix coconut extract into the pudding for stronger flavor
✔ Turn into individual dessert cups for parties
