Perfect Coconut Cream Lush Dessert

This Perfect Coconut Cream Lush Dessert Recipe recipe is light, creamy, and filled with coconut deliciousness.  It’s a one-pan dessert that feeds a crowd and even has a no-bake crust option for those hot weather days.

It’s the perfect, cool, one-pan dessert for picnics, and any kind of warm weather gathering, like say, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, or Labor Day.

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I just love the simplicity of this dessert and what’s different about this Perfect Coconut Cream Lush Dessert Recipe versus my previous Lemon Lush is that I give an option to make it “no-bake” using a graham cracker crust.

PREP TIME: 1 HR 10 MIN

COOK TIME: 25 MIN

INGREDIENTS

Graham Cracker Crust (for no-bake crust option) – regular graham crackers – unsalted butter, melted and cooled

In a medium-large bowl, mix melted and cooled unsalted butter with processed graham crackers. Press into the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan.

GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST (FOR NO-BAKE CRUST OPTION)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, melted and cooled butter, finely ground pecans, and 1/4 cup sugar. 

BOTTOM PECAN CRUST LAYER (FOR BAKED CRUST OPTION)

CREAM CHEESE LAYER

Using a hand electric mixer, combine cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, 1-2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 tablespoons works best for me). The mixture should be even and smooth.

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