Description
This creamy and luscious Coconut Cream Pie Dip is a perfect no-bake dessert dip that’s easy to make and sure to please any crowd. Combining smooth cream cheese, sweet coconut pudding, and fluffy whipped topping, this dip captures the irresistible taste of a classic coconut cream pie in a fun and shareable form. Serve chilled with cookies or fresh fruit for an effortless party treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Pudding Mixture
- 1 (3.4-ounce) box instant coconut cream pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins
- 1 cup whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut (toasted if desired)
Garnish (Optional)
- Extra whipped topping
- Toasted shredded coconut
Instructions
- Beat Cream Cheese and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Prepare Pudding Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk the instant coconut cream pudding mix with the cold milk for about 2 minutes until it becomes thickened and smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Add the thickened pudding to the cream cheese mixture and mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Add Flavor and Whipped Topping: Stir in the vanilla extract, then gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Incorporate Coconut: Fold in the shredded coconut to distribute it evenly throughout the dip.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the dip to set properly.
- Serve: Transfer the chilled dip to a serving bowl, garnish with extra whipped topping and toasted coconut if desired, and serve with vanilla wafers, graham crackers, shortbread cookies, or fresh fruit.
Notes
- To toast coconut, spread shredded coconut on a baking sheet and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown.
- You can substitute the coconut pudding mix with vanilla pudding mix and add 1/2 teaspoon of coconut extract to achieve a similar coconut flavor.
- For best results, ensure the cream cheese is softened before mixing to avoid lumps.
- This dip can be prepared a day in advance and stored covered in the fridge.
- Serve chilled for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Dip
- Method: No-Bake, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
