coconut cream lush

Coconut Cream Lush

all-purpose flour

tsp salt

butter (cubed [1 stick])

pecans (divided)

coconut

8 oz cream cheese,

sugar

tsp pure vanilla extract

8 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed

3.4 oz boxes instant coconut cream pudding

milk

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray the bottom only of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.

In a medium mixing bowl sift together the salt and flour. Cut the cold butter into the flour until it resembles cornmeal. Mix in 1/2 cup chopped pecans.

Press firmly onto the bottom of the dish. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool completely.

Spread the remaining chopped pecans and coconut on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the coconut is golden. Set aside to cool.

In a medium size mixing bowl using a hand mixer cream together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla, Whip until smooth and creamy, then by hand fold in 1/2 of one (8 oz) whipped topping. Spread evenly on the cooled crust

In the same bowl, Whip together both boxes of pudding mix and milk. Whip until thickened but still pourable. Spread over the cream cheese.

Frost the top with the remaining whipped topping and sprinkle with toasted pecans and coconut,.

Chill for 4 hours or overnight before cutting. Store chilled.

This Coconut Cream Lush 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.

graham crackers (finely ground)

unsalted butter (melted and cooled)

unsalted butter

pecans (finely chopped or food processor processed)

white sugar

cream cheese (softened to room temperature)

lemon juice

instant coconut cream pudding mix ((2 3.4-ounce packages))

milk (you can also do 3 1/2,

unsweetened coconut flakes (toasted)

Sprinkle pecans

Graham Cracker Crust: 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.

FOR NO BAKE CRUST

Bottom Pecan Crust Layer (for baked crust option): Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, melted and cooled butter, finely ground pecans and 1/4 cup sugar. Press into the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Bake 20-25 minutes (25 mins works best for me) until golden brown. Allow to cool completely before adding any layers.

BAKED CRUST

Cream Cheese Layer: Using a hand electric mixer, combine cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, 1-2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice (2 tablespoons works best for me). Mixture should be even and smooth. Spread evenly on top of the baked and cooled bottom pecan crust or no bake graham cracker crust.

Coconut Cream Pudding Layer: In a large mixing bowl, whisk milk and instant coconut cream pudding mix until set. It may take 4-5 minutes to thicken. Spread evenly on top of the cream cheese mixture.

Whipped Topping &amp; Toasted Coconut Garnish Layer: Spread thawed whipped topping on top of the pudding layer. Toast the unsweetened coconut flakes on a foil-lined baking sheet in the toaster oven or oven (350 degrees F) for 5 minutes; you should toss the flakes halfway to ensure even toasting. Be careful not to burn the coconut flakes and toast them until they are golden light brown. When the coconut flakes are cool, sprinkle them all over the Coconut Cream Lush and reserve more for sprinkling on slices. Optionally, you can freeze the Coconut Cream Lush overnight for more defined slices. Do not freeze if you substitute homemade whipped cream because it might not hold up like frozen whipped topping like Cool Whip. Enjoy!

LAYERS

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