No-Bake Coconut Cream Pie

Quick Description

A smooth, fluffy coconut filling layered inside a buttery graham cracker crust and topped with golden toasted coconut. Creamy, tropical, and perfect for holidays or summer gatherings.

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Servings & Timing

Servings: 8 slices
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours (minimum)
Total Time: ~4 hours 20 minutes

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Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

• 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Coconut Cream Filling

• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1½ cups cold milk
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed

Topping

• ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut (toasted)
• Optional: extra whipped topping

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Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Crust

1. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
2. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish.
3. Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to firm up.

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2️⃣ Prepare the Filling

1. Beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
2. Add powdered sugar and mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thick (about 2 minutes).
4. Fold pudding into cream cheese mixture.
5. Stir in shredded coconut.
6. Gently fold in whipped topping until light and creamy.

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3️⃣ Assemble

1. Spread filling evenly into chilled crust.
2. Smooth the top.
3. Sprinkle with toasted coconut.

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4️⃣ Chill

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best texture.

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How to Toast Coconut

• Spread shredded coconut in a dry skillet.
• Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until golden brown (3–5 minutes).
• Let cool before sprinkling on pie.

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Storage

• Store covered in refrigerator up to 4 days.
• Not recommended for freezing (texture may change).

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Optional Variations

Add crushed pineapple for tropical twist

Add chocolate drizzle

Use Oreo crust instead of graham

A smooth, fluffy coconut filling layered inside a buttery graham cracker crust and topped with golden toasted coconut. Creamy, tropical, and perfect for holidays or summer gatherings.

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Servings & Timing

Servings: 8 slices
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours (minimum)
Total Time: ~4 hours 20 minutes

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Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

• 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Coconut Cream Filling

• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1½ cups cold milk
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed

Topping

• ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut (toasted)
• Optional: extra whipped topping

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Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Crust

1. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
2. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish.
3. Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to firm up.

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2️⃣ Prepare the Filling

1. Beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
2. Add powdered sugar and mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thick (about 2 minutes).
4. Fold pudding into cream cheese mixture.
5. Stir in shredded coconut.
6. Gently fold in whipped topping until light and creamy.

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3️⃣ Assemble

1. Spread filling evenly into chilled crust.
2. Smooth the top.
3. Sprinkle with toasted coconut.

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4️⃣ Chill

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best texture.

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How to Toast Coconut

• Spread shredded coconut in a dry skillet.
• Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until golden brown (3–5 minutes).
• Let cool before sprinkling on pie.

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Storage

• Store covered in refrigerator up to 4 days.
• Not recommended for freezing (texture may change).

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Optional Variations

• Add crushed pineapple for tropical twist
• Add chocolate drizzle
• Use Oreo crust instead of graham
• Add coconut extract (½ tsp) for stronger flavor