Coconut Cream Lush with Whipped Layers and Graham Crust (Print version)

A cool no-bake coconut cream lush with a buttery graham crust, whipped cream cheese, coconut pudding, and toasted coconut.

# Ingredients:

For the graham crust

01 - 2 cups (200 g) graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt

For the whipped cream cheese layer

05 - 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
06 - 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1 cup thawed whipped topping, from a 16 oz tub

For the coconut pudding layer

09 - 2 packages (3.4 oz each) instant coconut cream pudding mix
10 - 3 1/4 cups (770 ml) cold whole milk
11 - 1/2 cup (45 g) sweetened shredded coconut, optional

For the topping

12 - Remaining thawed whipped topping from the 16 oz tub
13 - 1 cup (85 g) sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

# Instructions:

01 - Heat the oven to 350°F. Spread 1 cup sweetened coconut on a baking sheet and toast for 4-6 minutes, stirring once, until lightly golden. Cool completely.
02 - Stir graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan and refrigerate while you make the next layer.
03 - Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla for 2-3 minutes until smooth and fluffy. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping.
04 - Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the chilled crust and spread gently to the edges with an offset spatula.
05 - Whisk the coconut pudding mix with cold whole milk for about 2 minutes until thick. Fold in 1/2 cup shredded coconut if using, then let stand for 3 minutes.
06 - Spread the pudding over the cream cheese layer. Smooth the remaining whipped topping over the pudding in an even layer.
07 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for cleaner slices. Sprinkle with cooled toasted coconut just before serving.

# Good to know:

01 - Chill at least 4 hours before slicing.
02 - Use whole milk for the pudding layer so it sets firmly.
03 - Best served cold from the refrigerator.

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