Description
This delicious Coconut Cream Pie Dip is a creamy, fluffy, and tropical-inspired no-bake dessert dip perfect for parties or casual snacking. Made with instant coconut cream pudding, cream cheese, and whipped topping, accented by toasted shredded coconut, it delivers all the flavors of a classic coconut cream pie in a convenient, dippable form.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Base
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant coconut cream pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finishing Touches
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut (toasted or untoasted)
- Extra toasted coconut for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare pudding mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant coconut cream pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and slightly thickened, which should take about 2 minutes.
- Make cream cheese base: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Combine mixtures: Fold the prepared pudding mixture into the cream cheese base until fully combined and uniform in texture.
- Fold in whipped topping and coconut: Gently fold in the whipped topping and shredded coconut until the dip becomes light, fluffy, and evenly mixed.
- Chill the dip: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and optionally top with extra toasted coconut for garnish. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the dip to set.
- Serve: Serve chilled with graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or fresh fruit for dipping.
Notes
- To toast the coconut, spread shredded coconut in a thin layer on a baking sheet and bake at 325°F for 5–7 minutes, stirring halfway through to prevent burning.
- For a lighter version, substitute reduced-fat cream cheese and whipped topping.
- This dip is best served chilled and consumed within 2 days for optimal freshness.
- Use fresh or frozen fresh fruit like pineapple chunks or strawberries as an alternative to cookies for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Dip
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
