Name: Coconut Cream Pie Dip
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut (toasted); 1 (3.4 oz) box coconut cream instant pudding; 2 cups milk; 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese (softened)

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Coconut cream pie dip has as all the flavors of coconut cream pie but served up as a delicious no-bake dessert dip!

Why you’ll love this coconut cream pie dip:

Let’s be honest, 9 times out of 10, the best part of any pie is the filling! Especially if it’s coconut cream pie! This is essentially the inside of a coconut cream pie, just made less time consuming!

Sometimes I’m just not in the mood to make a whole pie. Blind baking the crust, waiting hours for the filling to chill, etc. can all just be a hassle! This dip takes a few time-saving shortcuts by using instant coconut cream pudding and serving with graham crackers, cookies, or fruit for dipping instead of making a crust!

Ingredients you’ll need:

Sweetened shredded coconut
Coconut cream instant pudding mix
Milk
Heavy whipping cream
Powdered sugar
Cream cheese

I love enjoying this light and fluffy coconut cream dip as an appetizer or dessert. It’s no bake, great for parties and only requires 6 ingredients to make! Ready in 30 minutes or less, you’ll be able to easily throw this together whenever the craving hits!

How to make the best coconut cream pie dip:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and pour the shredded coconut on a baking sheet.
Toast the coconut in the oven for 15 minutes, making sure to toss it around every 3-5 minutes so it doesn’t burn, then set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl combine milk and coconut pudding mix. Whisk to work out any lumps, then set aside for 5 minutes to let it thicken.
In another mixing bowl, combine heavy cream and powdered sugar. Whip on high until the mixture reaches stiff peaks. Now you have homemade whipped cream!
Add softened cream cheese and the whipped cream to your bowl of thickened coconut pudding. Mix to combine, then fold in 1 cup of the toasted coconut from earlier.
Transfer the dip to a 9-inch pie plate. Spread into an even layer, then sprinkle remaining toasted coconut around the edges!
Refrigerate until serving.

Coconut cream pie dip can be enjoyed with a variety of dippers! Some of my go-to’s are graham crackers, vanilla wafers, and strawberries, but here’s some other options:

Golden Oreos
Shortbread cookies
Biscoff cookies
Tropical fruits
Banana chips

My top tips:

Toasting the coconut is important to bring out more coconut flavor and give this dip delicious texture! The crunchy coconut bits are my favorite part of the whole thing!
When toasting the coconut, be sure to toss it around every few minutes and keep a close eye on it. Sweetened coconut will burn quickly if forgotten about. You’re looking for a deeply golden color- this will take about 15 minutes total.
Be sure you’re using instant pudding mix for this dip. Instant pudding doesn’t require any heating and will thicken up in a matter of minutes once added to milk! I like using the Jello brand of coconut cream pudding for this.
Don’t forget to soften your cream cheese! You’ll want it to be very soft so that it mixes into the pudding and whipped cream easily without being lumpy.
I do recommend taking the extra time to make your own whipped cream from heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar for this dessert dip! I find the flavor is much less artificial and a little richer than using thawed whipped topping. If you prefer cool whip, 1 tub of thawed cool whip can be substituted for the whipped cream.
I recommend using an electric mixer for whipping the cream as well as combining the pudding, cream cheese, and whipped cream. An electric mixer whips more air into the dip, making it light and fluffy. You can make this by hand, you’ll just get a serious arm workout!
If preparing this dip in advance, I recommend waiting to add the toasted, shredded coconut until later to prevent it from softening and being soggy from sitting in the dip.

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