Best 20 Coconut Dessert Recipes

CREAMY COCONUT DESSERT

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in the pecans. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth; fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread over the crust. , In another large bowl, whisk the milk, extract and pudding mixes for 2 minutes; let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Fold in 1-1/2 cups coconut. Spread over cream cheese mixture. Top with remaining whipped topping. Toast remaining coconut; sprinkle over top. Refrigerate overnight.

TARO COCONUT TAPIOCA DESSERT

Steps:

• In a saucepan with a lid, bring 4 cups of water to a boil, and stir in the tapioca pearls (pearls will swell in size). Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook the tapioca until pearls begin to soften, about 7 minutes. Cover the pan, and let the tapioca pearls stand for 10 to 15 minutes, until the centers are clear. Gently drain the excess water, and set the pearls aside.
• Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan and stir in the taro root. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer the taro until soft, about 10 minutes. Add coconut milk and rock sugar, stirring to dissolve the sugar, and simmer for 20 more minutes to blend the coconut milk and taro. Gently stir in the soft tapioca pearls until well combined. Let cool to room temperature, or serve chilled.

HAUPIA (COCONUT PUDDING DESSERT)

Steps:

• Add coconut milk, sugar and salt to a saucepan and stir over medium heat until the sugar and salt dissolves. Reduce heat to medium low, add shredded coconut and cook for 5 minutes to soften. Make a slurry in a separate small bowl by gradually whisking 1/4 cup water into the cornstarch. Whisk slurry into the coconut mixture and allow to reduce and thicken until it is the consistency of yogurt. Transfer to serving dishes and chill.

COCONUT CREAM DREAM DESSERT

Steps:

• Set aside 1 cup of cookie crumbs and mix remaining crumbs with melted butter in a 9x13-inch baking dish; press buttered crumbs into the dish to form a crust. Freeze until set, about 10 minutes.
• Whisk coconut cream pudding mix with milk in a large bowl until the pudding thickens, about 2 minutes. Stir ice cream into pudding mix and pour mixture into the cookie crust. Top with a layer of frozen whipped topping; sprinkle with reserved cookie crumbs and coconut. Refrigerate until set, about 1 1/2 hours.

COCONUT CREAM DESSERT

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish., In a large bowl, combine the ice cream, milk, extract, pudding mixes and 2/3 cup coconut until blended. Spread over the crust; top with whipped topping. Toast remaining coconut; sprinkle over top. Cover and freeze for up to 2 months. , Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving.

BANANA-COCONUT CREAM DESSERT

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Mix Bisquick mix and sugar in medium bowl. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until crumbly. Press in bottom of ungreased square pan, 9x9x2 inches.
• Bake about 15 minutes or until light brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• Make pudding mix as directed on package for pudding, using 1 3/4 cups milk; spread over crust. Top with banana slices. Spread whipped cream over top. Sprinkle with coconut. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours.

RITZ CRACKER COCONUT PUDDING DESSERT

Steps:

• Soften ice cream and mix together with pudding mix and milk.
• Melt butter.
• Mix with crushed Ritz crackers and press into a 9x11" pan as a crust(just on bottom).
• Pour pudding mixture on top of crust.
• Spread cool whip on top of that.
• Refrigerate.

FROZEN COCONUT DESSERT

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Cool. Stir in 2 cups coconut and vanilla. In a small bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form; fold into coconut mixture. Pour into serving dishes. Cover and freeze overnight. , Remove from the freezer 45 minutes before serving. Toast the remaining coconut; sprinkle over dessert. Top with macadamia nuts.

COCONUT CREAM DESSERT WITH PECAN CRUST

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mist an 8 x 8" baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside. Melt butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Stir in flour, sugar, and pecans until well-mixed.
• 2. Put crust mixture into the prepared 8 x 8" pan and even out with a large fork. (Or use your fingers. We won't tell.) =^..^=
• 3. Bake crust in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Watch closely & don't over-bake or the crust will be too hard to cut easily. Set aside to cool.
• 4. Put the coconut on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes. Watch carefully! (Don't ask me how I know this.) If the coconut is mostly browned, just stir it up and call it done. Set aside to cool.
• 5. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with a mixer. Add the powdered sugar & blend well. Put the mixer away...
• 6. ...then GENTLY fold in 1 cup of Cool Whip with a large spoon. Put this in the refrigerator to stay cold while the crust and coconut cool.
• 7. Mix together the instant pudding and milk until the pudding thickens. (I just used vanilla instant pudding & folded in about 1/4 cup of the toasted coconut to the finished pudding.) Refrigerate until ready to use.
• 8. Once the crust has cooled, assemble the dessert. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the crust. Next, comes the pudding layer. Top with the remaining Cool Whip. Sprinkle toasted coconut over the Cool Whip.
• 9. Serve cold and refrigerate any leftovers. But don't expect to have any! =^..^=
• 10. OPTIONS: (1) Use homemade or prepared graham cracker crusts instead of the pecan crust. This would easily make two pies. (2) Skip the coconut altogether. (3) Consider chocolate pudding with mini chocolate chips on top instead of coconut. (4) If you don't like cream cheese, skip that layer. (5) Put banana slices between the cream cheese and vanilla pudding layers. You decide if you still want coconut in the pudding or on top. (6) Another idea if you don't like coconut, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top. If you use any options or make up even more, please post them below. We love options!

HAUPIA - HAWAIIAN COCONUT DESSERT

Steps:

• 1. Combine ingredients in saucepan and cook over low heat stirring frequently.
• 2. Cook until the mixture thickens and come to a full boil.
• 3. Pour into an 8 inch square pan.
• 4. Chill until firm.
• 5. Cut into 9 squares. Sprinkle with coconut if desired when serving.

COCONUT CREAM FROZEN DESSERT

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the cracker crumbs and margarine; mix well. Press into an ungreased 13X9 inch dish.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the ice cream, milk and pudding mixes. A mixer works well for this. Spread over crust.
• Top with whipped topping and coconut.
• Cover and freeze for up to 2 months.
• Remove from freezer 15 minutes before serving.

COCONUT DESSERT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, whisk together the coconut milk, salt, sugar, and water. Place over medium heat and bring to a near-simmer, lowering the heat if the coconut milk spits or pops. Give the cornstarch mixture a good stir and add it to the sauce, mixing well. Cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds, or until the sauce thickens; then remove from the heat.
• Let the sauce cool, uncovered, to concentrate the flavors before serving. It will keep in a tightly closed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you are serving it warm, reheat gently over low heat.

COCONUT PEACH DESSERT

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the coconut, almonds, sugar, flour and salt. Stir in egg whites and extract. Line a baking sheet with foil; grease foil well. Spread coconut mixture into a 9-in. circle on foil. , Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate overnight., Place crust on a serving plate; spread with whipped cream. Combine peaches and sugar; spoon over cream. Cut into wedges. Serve immediately.

COCONUT DREAM CREAM DESSERT

Steps:

• 1. Mix first two ingredients and press into a 9x13 glass pan In large mixing bowl, mix ice cream, pudding and milk until well blended. Pour mixture over crust and refrigerate until firm (1/2 hr. to 1 hour). Spread cool whip over pudding. Toast coconut (on cookie sheet) Bake 350 for 3 or 5 min. Sprinkle toasted coconut over top. Refrigerate. Delicious!!!! DON'T FREEZE
• 2. Can be made with and flavor Chocolate pudding and Chocolate Ice Cream ALSO YOU CAN USE LEMON PUDDING WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM NO COCONUT, ADD A LITTLE LEMON JUICE TO LEMON PUDDING ZEST SOME LEMON PEEL FOR ON THE TOP. ALSO YOU CAN USE BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING ETC.

COCONUT DREAM DESSERT

Steps:

• Mix the rum and gelatin together. Set aside. Whip the cream until fluffy, while adding the coconut milk and the rum/gelatin mixture. Refrigerate for 2 hours in individual serving bowls or coconuts that are cut in half.
• Melt the brown sugar and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the grated coconut and stir together until blended and caramelized. Sprinkle on top of the dessert.

PINEAPPLE-COCONUT FROZEN DESSERT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*.
• Grease 13x9x2-inch baking dish; set aside.
• In medium bowl combine flour, 1/2 cup butter and powdered sugar. Firmly press mixture into bottom of prepared pan.
• Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until lightly browned around edges.
• Meanwhile, for filling in large saucepan melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Stir in coconut and pecans.
• Cook and stir over low heat until coconut is golden. Remove from heat and cool.
• In large mixing bowl beat sweetened condensed milk and cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
• Fold in dessert topping.
• Spread one half of the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.
• Sprinkle with one half of the coconut mixture.
• Spread pineapple over coconut layer.
• Repeat cream cheese and coconut layers.
• Cover and freeze for 8 to 24 hours or until firm.
• Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.

COCONUT RHUBARB DESSERT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, combine rhubarb, sugar, water and, if desired, food coloring. Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until rhubarb is tender; cool slightly. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with cake mix. Top with coconut and pecans. Drizzle with butter., Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve with ice cream if desired.

BANANA COCONUT CREAM DESSERT

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F Mix Bisquick mix and sugar in medium bowl. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until crumbly. Press in bottom of ungreased square pan, 9x9x2 inches.
• Bake about 15 minutes or until light brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• Make pudding mix as directed on package for pudding, using 1 3/4 cups milk; spread over crust. Top with banana slices. Spread whipped cream over top. Sprinkle with coconut. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours.

COCONUT-LEMON CHEESECAKE DESSERT

Steps:

• Place the flour, coconut, butter and confectioners' sugar in a food processor; cover and process until combined. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, lemon juice and zest just until combined. Pour over crust. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and filling is set., Combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla; spread over filling. Sprinkle with coconut. Bake 10 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before cutting.

EASY COCONUT MOUSSE DESSERT

Steps:

• 1. Reserve 2 tablespoon toasted coconut. Combine remaining coconut and melted butter in a medium bowl. Press onto bottom and 1-inch up sides of ungreased 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
• 2. Meanwhile combine pudding mix and milk in a large bowl. Prepare according to package directions.
• 3. Gently stir whipped cream and sugar into the pudding. Pour into the coconut crust. Sprinkle top with remaining coconut. Refrigerate until it's set for at least 4 hours.