Easy No Bake Coconut Cream Pie Recipe – This is our favorite coconut pie recipe! SO easy and bursting with coconut flavor! Super quick to make. Whisk together vanilla pudding, coconut pudding, milk, heavy cream, coconut extract, shredded coconut, and cool whip. Pour into a graham cracker crust and refrigerate until set – about 4 hours. Great for potlucks and parties! Make this ASAP!
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Pin This RecipeNo Bake Coconut Pie with Cool Whip
This No Bake Coconut Cream Pie is ridiculously easy to make and tastes great! The best part of the recipe is that there is no need to turn on the oven! Perfect for those hot summer days ahead. Graham cracker crust, cool whip, milk, heavy cream, pudding mix, coconut extract, and sweetened shredded coconut. That is it! The pie takes about 4 hours to set up. I have to confess; it was incredibly hard to wait! Once we could finally taste it, we loved it! It is so light and has just the right amount of coconut flavor. Add this easy coconut cream pie recipe to your menu. It is sure to be a hit!
How to Make No-Bake Coconut Cream Pie
This no bake pie recipe is super simple to make with only a few simple ingredients. Mix milk, heavy cream, pudding, and coconut extract in a large bowl with a handheld mixer for 2 minutes. Let the pudding mixture sit for 4 or 5 minutes to thicken. Stir sweetened shredded coconut into the pudding mixture. Carefully fold in a tub of whipped topping. Pour the coconut filling into a prepared graham cracker crust. Garnish the top of the pie with toasted coconut, if desired. Place the pie in the refrigerator and chill until firm.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- I use a box of instant coconut pudding and a box of instant vanilla pudding.
- You can use all coconut pudding or all vanilla pudding mix.
- I buy the instant coconut cream pudding mix at Kroger and Walmart.
- White chocolate pudding would be delicious!
- Make sure to use instant pudding mix.
- Can use sugar-free pudding mix and non-fat Cool Whip for a reduced-calorie dessert.
- We topped this pie with some fresh whipped cream. Whipped topping (Cool Whip) is also delicious.
- You can use a store-bought or homemade graham cracker crust.
- I use a 10-inch store-bought graham cracker crust. Look for a 9-oz crust instead of a 6-oz crust.
- You can substitute a regular baked pie crust if you prefer.
- Use a 9-inch pie plate if using a homemade crust.
- Can No-Bake Coconut Pie be frozen? Yes! When ready to serve, remove the pie from the freezer and let thaw. Top with the pie the topping of your choice before serving.
- Store leftover pie in an airtight container in the fridge.
- The pie will keep in the refrigerator for about a week.
Easy Dessert Recipe for a Crowd
This is the best of the best coconut cream pies! I love to make this creamy coconut pie for holidays and cookouts. This easy pie will easily serve up to 8 people. Feel free to make a couple if you have a larger crowd. As I said, I like to top each slice with a little whipped cream or cool whip and extra toasted coconut. Give this a try the next time you need an effortless dessert. I promise you won’t be disappointed!
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No Bake Coconut Cream Pie
Equipment:
Ingredients:
- 1 (9-oz) graham cracker crust (10-inch)
- 1 (3.4-oz) box coconut instant pudding
- 1 (3.4-oz) box vanilla instant pudding
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 (8-oz) cool whip, thawed
Instructions:
- Mix milk, heavy cream, pudding, and coconut extract in a large bowl with a handheld mixer for 2 minutes. Let the pudding mixture sit for 4 or 5 minutes to thicken.
- Stir sweetened shredded coconut into the pudding mixture. Carefully fold in a tub of whipped topping.
- Pour the coconut filling into a prepared graham cracker crust. Garnish the top of the pie with extra toasted coconut, if desired.
- Place the pie in the refrigerator and chill until firm, at least 4 hours.
Notes:
- I use a box of instant coconut pudding and a box of instant vanilla pudding.
- You can use all coconut pudding or all vanilla pudding mix.
- I buy the instant coconut cream pudding mix at Kroger and Walmart.
- You can use a store-bought or homemade graham cracker crust.
- I use a 10-inch store-bought graham cracker crust. Look for a 9-oz crust instead of a 6-oz crust.
- You can substitute a regular baked pie crust if you prefer.
- Can No-Bake Coconut Pie be frozen? Yes! When ready to serve, remove the pie from the freezer and let thaw. Top with the pie the topping of your choice before serving.
- Store leftover pie in an airtight container in the fridge.
- The pie will keep in the refrigerator for about a week.
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Do you think it would still work well with substituting non dairy milk like coconut/almond milk?
I only cook with real milk, so I can not say.