Description
Pina Colada Lush is an easy no-bake tropical dessert made with a golden Oreo crust, creamy pineapple cheesecake layer, coconut pudding, whipped topping, and toasted coconut. Chilled until set, it is a refreshing treat that tastes like a tropical vacation in every bite.
Ingredients
- 20 golden Oreo cookies
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounces crushed pineapple, drained
- 8 ounces whipped topping, divided
- 3.4 ounces instant coconut pudding mix
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup toasted coconut
- Cherries, for garnish
Instructions
- Crush the golden Oreo cookies and combine them with the melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch glass baking dish to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat together the room-temperature cream cheese, 4 ounces of whipped topping, powdered sugar, and drained crushed pineapple until smooth and fully combined.
- Spread the cream cheese and pineapple mixture evenly over the Oreo crust.
- Whisk together the milk and instant coconut pudding mix. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes to thicken, then spread it evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Spread the remaining 4 ounces of whipped topping over the coconut pudding layer.
- Sprinkle the toasted coconut evenly over the top and garnish with cherries.
- Refrigerate for a few hours, or until thoroughly chilled and set, before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Be sure to drain the crushed pineapple well so the layers stay firm.
- The dessert can be prepared several hours ahead and kept refrigerated until ready to serve.
- For a smaller pineapple flavor, use about 1/3 cup of well-drained crushed pineapple.
- To make the crust easier to slice, press the crushed Oreo mixture firmly and evenly into the baking dish.
- Keep the lush refrigerated until serving for the best texture.
- Garnish with toasted coconut and cherries just before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American