Description
Toasted Coconut Pudding is a delightful fusion of creamy coconut goodness layered with crunchy vanilla wafers and toasted coconut. This dessert elevates the traditional banana pudding with a tropical twist that coconut enthusiasts will adore. Perfect for family gatherings or holiday celebrations, each spoonful offers rich flavors and satisfying textures that will have everyone coming back for more. Easy to prepare and ideal for make-ahead convenience, this dessert promises to impress guests and loved ones alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz shredded sweetened coconut
- 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant coconut pudding
- 2 cups whole milk
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 11 oz box vanilla wafers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread shredded coconut on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Toast the coconut in the oven for about 6–7 minutes, stirring halfway until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, whisk together instant pudding mix, whole milk, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Let thicken for 3 minutes.
- In another bowl, beat heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the pudding mixture.
- In a serving dish or mason jars, layer one-third of the vanilla wafers, toasted coconut, and pudding mixture twice more. Reserve some toasted coconut for garnish.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg