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Coconut Cream Dessert

7 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + freezing

Makes

15 servings

Updated: Oct. 13, 2022
Butter-flavored crackers make the crunchy crust for this frozen take on coconut cream pie. "A mixer works great to easily combine the ice cream, milk and pudding mix," suggests Carol Beamer of Glenville, West Virginia. Try sprinkling chopped nuts or cracker crumbs on top instead of the coconut.
Coconut Cream Dessert
Coconut Cream Dessert Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 68 crackers)
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened
  • 1/2 cup 2% milk
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, divided
  • 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ice cream, milk, extract, pudding mixes and 2/3 cup coconut until blended. Spread over the crust; top with whipped topping. Toast remaining coconut; sprinkle over top. Cover and freeze for up to 2 months.
  3. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 522 calories, 31g fat (17g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 536mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.