coconut cream cake aka princess pie

58 Pinches
Updated on Nov 6, 2013

I found this recipe on facebook and have made it a couple of times. Yummy!! Just gets better every day. Of course you need to keep it in the frig. My friends and family love it, even those who aren't very fond of coconut. Definitely "family tested"

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 10 Min
method Bake
yield 8 - 12 depending on portion size

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour (crust)
  • 1 cup melted butter (crust)
  • 4 tablespoons sugar (crust)
  • 1 cup pecans - finely chopped (crust)
  • 2 8 oz packages cream cheese (layer 2)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (layer 2)
  • 12 oz. packages whipped topping - divided (layer 2)
  • 2 small packages instant coconut cream pudding mix (layer 3)
  • 3 cups whole milk (layer 3)
  • 1 - cup coconut - toasted (topping)

How To Make coconut cream cake aka princess pie

  • Step 1
    CRUST: Mix first 4 (crust) ingredients and pat into 9 x 13" baking pan. Bake at 350 'till just turning golden brown. Do not over bake. Set aside to cool.
  • Step 2
    Layer 2: Beat together Cream cheese & powdered sugar then fold in 2 cups whipped topping. Spread on cooled crust
  • Step 3
    Layer 3: Mix together milk and pudding mix. Whisk 'till thickened. Spread over cream cheese layer.
  • Step 4
    Spread remaining whipped topping over pudding layer.
  • Step 5
    Topping: Spread coconut in shallow baking pan. Bake at 350 7 to 10 min. or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Sprinkle toasted coconut over top and refrigerate.

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Category: Cakes
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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