Creamy No-Bake Coconut Cream Pie Bars
A quick and easy no-bake dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a silky coconut cream filling topped with toasted shredded coconut. Perfect for busy days and tropical flavor lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 22 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 full sheets)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, divided (½ cup for filling, ½ cup toasted for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a large bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Stir until evenly coated and mixture holds together when pressed. Press firmly into the bottom of a parchment-lined 9×9-inch pan. Chill in the fridge.
- Toast the shredded coconut: Spread ½ cup shredded coconut on a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, stirring once halfway, until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- Make the filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing well. Slowly add coconut milk and beat until silky. Gently fold in whipped topping and ½ cup shredded coconut.
- Assemble the bars: Pour filling over chilled crust and spread evenly. Sprinkle toasted coconut on top.
- Chill to set: Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Cut into 12 bars using a sharp knife warmed in hot water for clean edges.
Notes
Soften cream cheese at room temperature or microwave briefly to avoid lumps. Toast shredded coconut carefully to avoid burning. Chill bars thoroughly for best texture. For clean cuts, warm knife in hot water and wipe between slices. Variations include dairy-free substitutions, adding tropical fruits, or using gluten-free crust options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (1/12th of rec
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: no-bake, coconut cream pie, dessert bars, easy dessert, tropical dessert, creamy, graham cracker crust