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    Home » Recipes » No Bake Desserts » No Bake Coconut Cream Pie

    No Bake Coconut Cream Pie

    Published : March 9, 2021 Updated : November 3, 2021 by Together As Family 42 Comments

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    No Bake Coconut Cream Pie made with instant coconut cream pudding mix, cream cheese, and a ready to use graham cracker crust. It's a mix between a coconut cheesecake and no bake coconut cream pie.

    Coconut cream pie recipe with instant pudding mix and cream cheese and toasted coconut on top.

    EASY COCONUT CREAM PIE MADE WITH INSTANT PUDDING

    You will just love this easy coconut cream pie recipe! So simple to make thanks to the instant pudding mix and a store bought graham cracker crust. It's no secret that I love no bake dessert recipes around here and this coconut cream version just may be one of my very favorites. 

    I love using instant pudding mix in no bake pies because it's easy, tastes delicious, and it makes this pie recipe so simple to make that anyone can do it.

    I have never had great success with making a cream pie from scratch (aka - without instant pudding). I find that the flavor is lacking and it's not ever the right texture. So even if you think you don't like instant pudding in pie recipes, just make this and it may change your mind. 

    No bake coconut cream pie recipe with toasted coconut on top.

    HOW TO MAKE EASY NO BAKE COCONUT CREAM PIE

    Graham Cracker Crust OR Shortbread Crust - These are the ready to use crusts that you will find in the baking aisle at the grocery store. I have used both a graham cracker crust and a shortbread crust and they have both been delicious. At some stores you can find the ready to use Nilla Wafer crusts. If my store has that one, that is the one I prefer to use in this recipe. 

    Coconut Cream Instant Pudding Mix - Make sure you are getting the coconut cream instant pudding (like what is pictured below) and not the cook & serve pudding. 

    Half & Half - This is half milk and half cream. You want a higher fat milk for this recipe so you get that really thick texture. Try and use the highest percentage fat milk that you have. Half & Half is the preferred choice but you could also use whole milk or 2%.

    Cream Cheese - I use regular, full fat cream cheese because it tastes the best and has a better texture to it. Lots of people have used reduced-fat cream cheese with great results. 

    Granulated Sugar - Some may worry that this will give the pie a grainy texture. I can promise you that it does not. Make sure you blend it well with the cream cheese. If you're still worried about it then go ahead and use powdered sugar in it's place. 

    Cool Whip - This makes the coconut cream pie so easy to make! But yes, read below for ways to substitute it if you prefer not to use this ingredient. 

    Ingredients needed to make no bake coconut cream pie

    TIPS & HELPFUL HINTS

    • How long will coconut cream pie last in the fridge?

      • This pie will last in the fridge for several days. It does need to be refrigerated for 8 hours, or overnight, before serving. Once served it can stay in the fridge for at least 5 days. I actually think the leftovers get better and better the longer the pie sits in the fridge. I feel like the flavors come together more and the pie gets this really thick texture to it. 
    • What can I use instead of Cool Whip?

      • If you don't want to use Cool Whip in this recipe then go ahead and make your own whipped cream and use it in place of the Cool Whip. Add 1 cup heavy whipping cream into a bowl along with 3 tablespoons powdered sugar. Beat it on low speed, increasing speed as needed, until stiff peaks form. This will take about 3-4 minutes. 
    • Can I make coconut cream pie ahead of time?

      • Yes! No bake pie recipes are best if you make it the day before. This pie does need to refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight, before serving. Don't try to rush it or else the pie won't cut as nicely and the flavor won't be as developed. 
    • How do I make toasted coconut?

      • This pie is really good with toasted coconut on top of it. To make your own toasted coconut simply put about 1 cup coconut flakes onto a baking sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for 4 minutes. Stir the coconut and bake for 4 more minutes. Stir again. Repeat this process until the coconut is lightly browned and toasted.

    Easy to make coconut pie with instant pudding mix.

    No bake pie recipe with coconut instant pudding mix and cream cheese.

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    Banana Cream Pie - No browned bananas in this banana cream pie! Similar to this coconut cream pie but with banana pudding. 

    Black Forest Cheesecake Pie - Oreo cookie crust layered with no bake vanilla cheesecake, no bake chocolate cheesecake, and topped with cherry pie filling. 

    No Bake Snickers Cheesecake Pie - A no bake cheesecake filling loaded with chopped Snickers candy bars. 

    Lemon Pudding Pie - Layers of fresh lemon pudding and freshly whipped cream. 

    White Chocolate Coconut Cream Pie - Really old pictures but this pie is delicious with coconut cream instant pudding and a layer of white chocolate at the bottom of the pie. 

    Pistachio Cheesecake Pie - I love this pistachio pie! No bake cheesecake pie that tastes light and fluffy like a cream pie. 

     

    Coconut cream pie recipe with instant pudding mix and cream cheese and toasted coconut on top.

    Coconut Cream Pie

    Jessica - Together as Family
    No Bake Coconut Cream Pie is so easy to make thanks to the coconut cream pudding mix and ready to use graham cracker crust. It's a no bake pie so it's perfect to make the day ahead to save time! We love this pie for Easter or Thanksgiving.
    4.20 from 55 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Fridge Time 8 hrs
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 272 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ready-to-use graham cracker crust
    • 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) coconut cream instant pudding
    • 2 cups half & half milk
    • 1 bar (8 oz) cream cheese softened
    • â…“ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 carton (8 oz) Cool Whip thawed
    • toasted coconut for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • In a bowl combine the dry pudding mix powder with the half & half. Stir with a wire whisk until completely combined and creamy.
      Let it sit for about 5 minutes so it can thicken up. Evenly spread 1½ cups of the pudding into the prepared pie crust (this is the 1st layer). Set aside the remaining pudding.
    • In a separate bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar and beat with a handheld mixer until combined.
      Fold in the Cool Whip and stir, using a spatula, until completely combined.
      Add half of this mixture to the remaining coconut pudding mix. Stir together until combined and add to the pie crust (as the 2nd layer).
    • Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture on top (for the 3rd layer) OR you can save this layer and pipe it on top of the pie (like what I did in the pictures) before you serve it.
      Cover the pie with the enclosed lid from the graham cracker crust and let it refrigerate for at least 8 hours, but preferably overnight.
    • If you saved the 3rd layer pipe that on top of the pie before serving and garnish the pie with toasted coconut.

    Toasted Coconut

    • Heat oven to 325°.
      Spread 1 cup of shredded sweetened coconut on a cookie sheet and bake for 4 minutes, stir, and bake for another 4 minutes until the coconut is browned and toasted. You may have to cook it for longer until it reaches a light golden brown color.
      Watch it carefully as it can burn very quickly.

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    Notes

    Crust : This is the standard sized crust. Not the one that says '2 extra servings' on it. My grocery store also sells a shortbread one and sometimes a Nilla Wafer crust. I will get one of those if they have them. If not, the graham cracker crust works just fine. 
    Cool Whip : If you don't want to use Cool Whip in this recipe then go ahead and make your own whipped cream and use it in place of the Cool Whip in the recipe. Add 1 cup heavy whipping cream into a bowl along with 3 tablespoons powdered sugar. Beat it on low speed, increasing speed as needed, until stiff peaks form. This will take about 3-4 minutes. 
    3rd Layer : I like to save the third layer and pipe it on top of the pie before serving. I use a 1M pipe and a piping bag to do this. You can also just spread the 3rd layer on top of the pie and refrigerate it. Either way works just fine. They just yield different results visually for the pie. 
    This recipe has been updated with better pictures and more helpful text in March 2021. The recipe is the same. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 543mgPotassium: 169mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 129IUCalcium: 163mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword coconut cream pie, coconut cream pie with instant pudding, easy coconut cream pie, no bake pie
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    Comments

    1. Lisa g.

      December 28, 2018 at 6:29 pm

      Hi, in the instructions you mention banana pudding mix but its not in the ingredient list. Coconut cream pudding mix is in the ingredient list. Is there an error? Thanks for the delicious recipe!

      Reply
      • Happy Norman

        January 16, 2019 at 10:05 pm

        Yes, I was confused with the 'coconut' cream pudding as well? Please advise. Thank you!!

        Reply
        • Together As Family

          January 17, 2019 at 4:20 pm

          It's from Jell-O brand and it's instant pudding in coconut cream flavor.

          Reply
          • Donna

            May 20, 2019 at 9:43 am

            Yes, but the instructions call for banana pudding, but there's no banana pudding in the ingredients list. Are the ingredients wrong or are the instructions wrong?

            Reply
            • Together As Family

              May 20, 2019 at 2:03 pm

              Ooops. So sorry, it is supposed to be the coconut cream instant pudding mix NOT banana, lol 🙂 Thank you for letting me know. I will go correct my mistake now.

    2. Becky

      February 05, 2019 at 5:27 pm

      Could you use regular milk instead of half and half

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        March 27, 2019 at 4:50 pm

        Yes you can. Just be sure you wait a few minutes so the pudding can get nice and thicken when you mix it with the milk.

        Reply
    3. Charlene

      May 17, 2019 at 9:07 pm

      so the recipe saying "banana pudding mix" is a typo error .. the correct pudding is "coconut cream pudding" .. right???

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        May 20, 2019 at 2:08 pm

        Yes you're right. So sorry. I just typed the wrong kind of pudding. It is coconut cream instant pudding mix 🙂

        Reply
    4. Ron

      October 26, 2019 at 5:01 pm

      Could I use cook and serve putting mix ? I don’t care for instant . Thank you

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        October 30, 2019 at 3:43 pm

        No, this recipe was specifically designed for the instant pudding.

        Reply
    5. Carmen

      November 15, 2019 at 10:13 pm

      There was no instructions on how to make pie crust using vanilla wafers. How many wafers are needed to make crust

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        November 17, 2019 at 3:05 pm

        This recipe calls for a store-bought ready to use graham cracker crust. If you want to make your own then I would look on Pinterest or google a 'graham cracker crust' recipe. I don't have one here on my blog but I know there are lots out there. I hope that helps.

        Reply
      • Michelle Fore

        February 21, 2021 at 2:35 pm

        I found a recipe for a nilla wafer pie crust. It called for 60 nilla wafers, 1/4 cup sugar and 1 stick of butter. Mix together the crushed wafers, sugar and melted butter, press into pie tin (makes 2) Bake at 350 for 10 min and cool completely before filling.

        Reply
        • Together As Family

          February 21, 2021 at 5:15 pm

          Awesome! Thank you so much for sharing this as I know a lot of people have wanted to make a homemade Nilla Wafer crust.

          Reply
    6. Patti Brost

      November 18, 2019 at 7:52 pm

      This pie looks delicious. Can this pie be made two days in advance of serving?

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        November 20, 2019 at 9:12 am

        Yes you can. I always make no bake pies a day or two in advanced. They're always so much better if they have sat in the fridge for a day or two. Enjoy!

        Reply
        • Dana

          December 07, 2019 at 6:34 pm

          This pie is fabulous! It's the Best no bake coconut pie I've ever eaten, but it's much better to me with 3 good Tblsp. of sugar mixed with the cream cheese rather than 5 or 1/3 cup. It's not as rich and heavy.

          Reply
    7. Dana

      December 07, 2019 at 6:35 pm

      5 stars
      This pie is fabulous! It's the Best no bake coconut pie I've ever eaten, but it's much better to me with 3 good Tblsp. of sugar mixed with the cream cheese rather than 5 or 1/3 cup. It's not as rich and heavy.

      Reply
    8. Becky H

      April 17, 2020 at 11:25 am

      This is the best pie I have ever made! Easy and delicious!

      Reply
    9. Sarah

      May 09, 2020 at 7:20 am

      5 stars
      I actually used banana pudding mix and skipped the coconut. Was so good!

      Reply
    10. Joanie

      May 25, 2020 at 8:01 pm

      It still says banana pudding mix

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        May 29, 2020 at 9:31 pm

        Weird! I remember fixing this after someone else mentioned it awhile back. Maybe it did not save or something. I will fix it again and thanks for letting me know. It is supposed to be coconut cream pudding mix 🙂

        Reply
    11. Becky

      May 28, 2020 at 12:03 pm

      5 stars
      I haven't made this yet. I gained 5 pounds just reading the recipe! Thanks for having a printable recipe. I don't have the computer in my kitchen so a printed version is much easier to work with.

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        May 29, 2020 at 9:26 pm

        So glad you love the printing function. I try to make it as easy as possible because I also love to print out recipes. Thanks for your comment and I hope you find some recipes you enjoy.

        Reply
    12. Leslie V

      July 03, 2020 at 9:51 am

      5 stars
      I hate when folks put a rating when they haven't made the recipe BUT please allow me because this is exactly what l love and have been looking for! THANK YOU kindly! I'm making this within the next few days (don't have coconut pudding on hand) but a thousand thanks ~ stay well!

      Reply
    13. Olivia

      August 08, 2020 at 10:49 pm

      5 stars
      I made this pie and it was delicious. So easy to make.

      Reply
    14. MB

      August 09, 2020 at 10:37 am

      5 stars
      I love making this easy pie and everyone loves eating it! We have very few grocery stores where I live so have had to use both cooked coconut pudding or instant vanilla pudding. The coconut pudding has much better flavour, but because it is usually warm, it does deflate the whipped topping somewhat. I have also switched to making my own whipped cream as it is more natural and I can make with less sugar. Great recipe overall.

      Reply
    15. Charlotte Garland

      August 09, 2020 at 5:29 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious!!! This pie was a hit!!! Followed recipe exactly!

      Reply
    16. Tina Payne

      October 08, 2020 at 10:41 pm

      5 stars
      I have been looking for a coconut pie recipe ,but couldn't find one i liked until now. Thank you so much ,I plan on making it in the next few days. It looks awesome!!!

      Reply
    17. Rebeca

      November 21, 2020 at 9:29 am

      Do you think this recipe can be used to make in a springform pan or will the pudding base leak? Thinking about making a ginger snap crust ( I made one before this way using a no bake lemon coconut cheesecake, but there wasn’t a pudding base)

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        December 08, 2020 at 2:17 pm

        You could try it... The pudding won't leak through the crust. It's a thick pudding mixture that sets up even more in the fridge.

        Reply
    18. Nancy

      January 31, 2021 at 12:53 pm

      5 stars
      I just know its gonna be good thank you

      Reply
    19. Michelle Fore

      February 21, 2021 at 2:38 pm

      5 stars
      I made this, the recipe can make 2 pies. Delicious.

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        February 21, 2021 at 5:14 pm

        That's good to know about the two pies! Thanks for your comment and rating. I appreciate it.

        Reply
    20. Michelle Fore

      February 23, 2021 at 12:53 pm

      Sorry, but in your ingredients list, it does call for a ready made nilla wafer pie crust. I couldn't find one so I found the recipe to make it.

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        February 23, 2021 at 1:13 pm

        Yes you can make your own Nilla Wafer crust or use a store-bought graham cracker crust if you can't fine the Nilla Wafer crust.

        Reply
    21. Amber

      March 02, 2021 at 5:30 pm

      I’m having trouble finding instant coconut pudding. I’ve even looked on the Kraft website in US and Canada and nothing is listed. Have they stopped making it?

      Reply
    22. Wendy

      March 14, 2021 at 11:29 am

      4 stars
      Hello; It caught my attention on Pinterest this cake and it's fine for those who do not have much time or do not know from pastry. But I'm from the ancient ha ha ha that I like to do it from scratch.
      It is true, fruit creams from scratch do not know the same as packaging because they put flavorings, sometimes, not very healthy
      Trick; Always put concentrated pasta from ...... In this case coconut , in addition to coconut milk and coconut cream.
      I am Spanish, I am in Spain and I use the brand "Home Chef" or "Lorrain", both excellent quality.
      The Japanese cheesecake is terribly insipid, but with the concentrated cheese pasta is another level.
      Take care of yourself, see you here. Kisses

      Reply
    23. Carrie Collins

      April 22, 2022 at 8:05 pm

      Delicious

      Reply
    24. Tara

      January 30, 2023 at 2:22 pm

      5 stars
      I haven’t tried it yet besides licking the spatula! Lol. I know I will like it, anything with cream cheese or coconut I can’t dislike! Only issue I came across was there was so much filling for my pie crust that it was soo tall on top lol. I couldn’t put the top on it.

      I followed recipe exactly. Anyone else have this problem?

      Reply
      • Together as Family

        January 31, 2023 at 8:06 pm

        That can happen for sure, just because of the sizes of the packaged ingredients. What you can do instead is pipe on the 3rd layer along the outside instead of layering it on top.

        Reply

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