This No-Bake Coconut Cream Pie is one of the easiest and most delicious coconut pies you’ll ever make! 🌴🍰 It’s a simple dessert that’s bursting with coconut flavor—perfect for warm days when you don’t want to turn on the oven. Quick to whip up, just combine vanilla pudding, coconut pudding, milk, heavy cream, coconut extract, shredded coconut, and Cool Whip. Pour it all into a graham cracker crust and refrigerate for about 4 hours to set. It’s a perfect dessert for potlucks, parties, or just a treat to enjoy at home. 🍽️
Why You’ll Love This Coconut Cream Pie:
- No-bake: No need for an oven, making it ideal for hot days.
- Easy: Only a few ingredients and a little prep time.
- Creamy and Coconutty: The combination of coconut pudding, vanilla pudding, and shredded coconut gives this pie a rich and fluffy coconut flavor.
- Versatile: Add your favorite toppings like toasted coconut or a dollop of whipped cream.
Ingredients:
- 1 (9-inch) graham cracker crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 (3.4 oz) box coconut instant pudding
- 1 (3.4 oz) box vanilla instant pudding
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip, thawed
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, pudding mixes, and coconut extract using a handheld mixer for about 2 minutes.
- Let the pudding mixture sit for about 4-5 minutes to thicken.
- Stir in the sweetened shredded coconut.
- Gently fold in the Cool Whip.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared graham cracker crust.
- If desired, sprinkle the top with toasted coconut.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until the pie is firm and set.
Tips & Variations:
- You can use all coconut pudding or all vanilla pudding depending on your preference.
- Make it sugar-free by using sugar-free pudding and low-fat Cool Whip.
- If you prefer a different crust, feel free to substitute a baked pie crust instead of the graham cracker variety.
- Freezing: You can freeze this pie too! Just thaw before serving and add your favorite toppings.
Perfect for Every Occasion
Whether you’re hosting a summer cookout, celebrating a holiday, or simply need a quick dessert for a weeknight treat, this pie is always a hit. It’s light, creamy, and packed with coconut goodness. And the best part? You don’t need to worry about turning on the oven!