No Bake Coconut Cream Pie
A creamy, dreamy no-bake dessert that tastes like a vacation, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ready-made graham cracker crust
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant coconut pudding mix
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping
- 1 splash of vanilla or almond extract (optional)
- Toasted coconut for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, stir the pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping and a handful of coconut flakes.
- Pour the mixture into the graham cracker crust and smooth it out.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or up to 6 hours for best results).
- Before serving, top with more whipped topping and toasted coconut if desired.
Notes
For a fun twist, add mini chocolate chips, pineapple chunks, or use a chocolate cookie crust. Substituting with light cool whip or sugar-free pudding is also an option for lighter days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: no bake dessert, coconut cream pie, summer dessert, easy pie, quick dessert