Description
Creamy coconut cream pie dessert cups combine rich custard and coconut layers in elegant individual servings. Sweet graham cracker crusts and silky filling make this dessert perfect for gatherings where guests crave tropical elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3.4 oz (96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups (473 ml) vanilla wafer crumbs
- 1.5 cups (355 ml) milk
- 1.5 cups (355 ml) heavy cream
- 0.5 cup (118 ml) heavy cream (for topping)
- 0.5 cup (118 ml) toasted shredded coconut
- 0.25 cup (59 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tsps coconut extract
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- 0.25 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Foundation Preparation: Combine vanilla wafer crumbs with melted butter, creating a uniform mixture that will form the base of the dessert cups.
- Base Setting: Press the crumbly mixture into small plastic cups, ensuring a compact and even layer that will serve as the foundation.
- Pudding Creation: Whisk pudding mix with milk and coconut extract until smooth, then chill briefly to allow initial setting.
- Cream Integration: Fold heavy cream into the chilled pudding, whipping until the mixture achieves a light, airy consistency with luxurious volume.
- Filling Placement: Pipe the coconut cream filling into each prepared cup, leaving adequate space for subsequent layers.
- Whipped Cream Topping: Blend heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract, whipping until stiff peaks form, then elegantly swirl onto the filled cups.
- Coconut Garnish: Toast shredded coconut in the oven, carefully monitoring until it reaches a golden brown color and releases a warm, nutty fragrance, then generously sprinkle over the whipped cream layer.
- Flavor Melding: Refrigerate the dessert cups, allowing the flavors to harmonize and intensify, creating a cohesive tropical-inspired treat ready to be served chilled.
Notes
- Prep Precision: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing and consistent texture.
- Crumb Technique: Press wafer crumbs firmly but gently to create a stable, even base that won’t crumble.
- Coconut Caution: Toast coconut carefully to prevent burning; stir frequently and watch color closely.
- Chilling Strategy: Refrigerate dessert for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to develop and set properly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg