🥥🍰 Coconut Cream Pie Dip – Dreamy, Fluffy & Totally Irresistible! 😍
Love coconut cream pie but want something quick, fun, and shareable? This Coconut Cream Pie Dip gives you all the creamy, coconutty goodness of the classic dessert — but in dip form! Perfect for parties, potlucks, or cozy movie nights.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 3
Ingredients
(Serves 6–8)
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1 package (3.4 oz) instant coconut cream pudding mix
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1 1/2 cups cold milk
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1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut (plus extra for topping)
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1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip) or homemade whipped cream
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4 oz cream cheese, softened (optional for a tangy, creamy base)
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
👉 For serving:
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Graham crackers
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Vanilla wafers
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Fresh fruit (pineapple chunks, strawberries, banana slices)
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Shortbread cookies
Instructions
🥣 1. Mix the pudding:
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut cream pudding mix and cold milk until smooth. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
🧁 2. Make it creamy:
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(Optional) In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
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Fold in the thickened pudding, vanilla, and shredded coconut.
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Gently fold in the whipped topping until light and fluffy.
🥥 3. Top & chill:
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Spoon into a serving bowl and top with extra coconut shreds — toasted, if you like!
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Chill for 30–60 minutes for best flavor and texture (optional but recommended).
🌴 To Toast Coconut (Optional):
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Spread shredded coconut on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5–8 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown.
Notes
✔️ Use instant vanilla pudding + extra coconut if you can’t find coconut cream pudding.
✔️ Add a spoonful of crushed pineapple for a tropical twist!
✔️ Want it fancier? Serve in mini dessert cups layered with crushed graham crackers.