COCONUT PUDDING DESSERT

Coconut Pudding Dessert image

Provided by Karla Everett

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

FOR THE CRUST :
1 c all purpose flour
1/2 c butter
2 Tbsp sugar
1/4 c chopped pecans or walnuts
FOR THE FILLING :
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
2/3 c powdered sugar
FOR PUDDING TOPPING :
2 1/2 c cold milk
2 (3.5oz) box instant coconut cream pudding
1 c cool whip
coconut , maraschino cherries nuts for garnish

Steps:

1. Mix the crust ingredients together and press in the bottom of a 9x9" baking dish ; Bake @ 350° for 12-15 minutes ; let cool completely.
2. Cream together the cream cheese and the powdered sugar ; Fold in 1/2 cup of the cool whip until well mixed ; Spread over top of the crust. Place in the refrigerator while your making the pudding.
3. Add the milk to the pudding and mix according to the PKG. instructions ; spread on top of cream cheese mixture ; Top with the remaining cool whip and refrigerate until serving. Garnish with coconut , cherries and nuts.