Description
Silky coconut cream pie dessert cups bring tropical paradise straight to your plate. Layers of creamy coconut filling, crisp graham cracker crust, and delicate whipped topping create a dreamy escape that will transport you to beachside bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) vanilla wafer crumbs
- 3.4 ounces (96 grams) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1.5 cups (355 ml) milk
- 1.5 cups (355 ml) heavy cream
Flavor and Texture Enhancers:
- 0.25 cup (59 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 teaspoons coconut extract
- 0.5 cup (118 ml) toasted shredded coconut
Topping Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup (118 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a delicate base by blending vanilla wafer crumbs with melted butter until uniformly combined.
- Distribute the crumbly mixture evenly across small plastic cups, gently pressing down to create a compact foundation.
- Whisk pudding mix with milk and coconut extract, creating a smooth liquid base for the filling.
- Allow the pudding mixture to rest and slightly set in the refrigerator for a few moments.
- Incorporate heavy cream into the chilled pudding, whipping vigorously until the mixture transforms into a luxurious, airy texture.
- Carefully pipe the coconut cream filling into each prepared cup, leaving sufficient space for the topping.
- Prepare a luscious whipped cream by blending heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks emerge.
- Crown each dessert cup with a generous swirl of whipped cream.
- Toast shredded coconut in the oven, spreading it evenly on a baking sheet and monitoring closely until it turns a golden brown, releasing a warm, nutty aroma.
- Generously sprinkle the toasted coconut over the whipped cream layer.
- Cover and refrigerate the dessert cups, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Serve chilled, offering a refreshing tropical-inspired treat that balances creamy richness with delicate sweetness.
Notes
- Capture tropical paradise in a single, creamy bite with these portable dessert cups.
- Swap traditional pie for individual servings that guarantee perfect coconut cream distribution every single time.
- Make-ahead friendly dessert that transforms classic coconut cream pie into convenient, shareable treats perfect for gatherings or quiet indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg