Best Easy Coconut Mousse Dessert Recipes

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Provided by Patsy Fowler

Categories Pies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 2/3 c sweetened flaked coconut toasted
1/4 c butter, melted
FOR THE FILLING
3.4 oz instant coconut cream pudding and pie filling
1 1/2 c milk
1 c whipping cream, whipped
1 Tbsp sugar

Steps:

1. Reserve 2 tablespoon toasted coconut. Combine remaining coconut and melted butter in a medium bowl. Press onto bottom and 1-inch up sides of ungreased 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile combine pudding mix and milk in a large bowl. Prepare according to package directions.
3. Gently stir whipped cream and sugar into the pudding. Pour into the coconut crust. Sprinkle top with remaining coconut. Refrigerate until it's set for at least 4 hours.

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Provided by Ana Santiago

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

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.
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)
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.
4. Recipe Tip: If you don't have a springform pan, use a 9 inch pie pan instead.