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Coconut Lush Recipe

Coconut Lush is the ultimate layered dessert, featuring a buttery shortbread crust, cheesecake filling, silky coconut pudding, and a cloud of whipped cream on top.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time25 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time2 hours 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: coconut cream lush, coconut cream lush recipe, coconut delight, coconut lush, coconut lush recipe, easy coconut lush
Servings: 16 servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Crust

Cream Cheese Layer

Coconut Cream Layer

  • 2 (3.4-ounce) boxes instant coconut cream pudding
  • 3 cups cold whole milk

Whipped Topping Layer

  • 1 (8-ounce) container thawed whipped topping
  • 2 cups toasted coconut

Instructions

Crust

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9×13 x 2.5-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Whisk together 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, ⅔ cup powdered sugar, ½ cup toasted coconut, and ½ teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add 1 cup unsalted butter and cut it in with a fork or pastry blender until crumbly. Use your fingers to rub the butter into the flour mixture until it begins to form a dough, but still quite dry and crumbly.
  • Press the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 23-25 minutes, until golden brown around the edges and just starting to brown on top. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

Cream Cheese Layer

  • Add 16 ounces softened cream cheese, ⅔ cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until smooth. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust and place in the refrigerator while you prepare the coconut cream layer.

Coconut Cream Layer

  • Add 2 (3.4-ounce) boxes instant coconut cream pudding and 3 cups cold whole milk to a large bowl and whisk it for about 2 minutes, until it begins to thicken.
  • Spread the coconut pudding evenly over the chilled cream cheese layer.

Whipped Topping layer

  • Spread 1 (8-ounce) container thawed whipped topping evenly over the top of the coconut pudding and cover with plastic wrap.
  • Chill for at least 1 hour before serving, then top with 2 cups toasted coconut and serve.

Notes

Storage Instructions: Coconut Lush is best served chilled and keeps in the fridge for 3–4 days. You can prep the crust a day ahead and leave it at room temperature until ready to assemble.

Nutrition

Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 820IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 1mg

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