easy coconut mousse dessert

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61 Pinches
Rochester, NY
Updated on Aug 16, 2011

This recipe is from LandoLakes.com Caught my eye first) for the coconut! second) the simplicity!

prep time 20 Min
cook time
method ---
yield 8 Total time: 4 hour and 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 package 7 ounce ( 2 2/3 cups) sweetened flaked coconut, toasted
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted (preferably landolakes of course)
  • 1 package 3.4 ounce instant coconut cream pudding and pie filling mix
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 cup whipping cream, whipped
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

How To Make easy coconut mousse dessert

  • Step 1
    For the crust: Reserve 2 tablespoons toasted coconut. Combine remaining coconut and melted butter in medium bowl. Press onto bottom and 1 inch sides of ungreased 9 inch springform pan. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
  • Step 2
    For the filling: Combine pudding mix and milk in large bowl. Prepare according to pudding box directions. Gently stir whipped cream and sugar into pudding. Pour into coconut crust. Sprinkle top with remaining coconut. Refrigerate until set (at least 4 hours)
  • Step 3
    Recipe Tip: To toast coconut, place coconut on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350F degrees, stirring occasionally until light golden brown 8-10 minutes. Remove from baking sheet. Cool completely.
  • Step 4
    Recipe Tip: If you don't have a springform pan, use a 9 inch pie pan instead.

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