Name: Pina Colada Lush
Prep time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs - 12 full sheet graham crackers (crushed into crumbs); ¼ cup granulated sugar or brown sugar or use a combo of both; 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter or salted butter melted or coconut oil (melted (add a dash of salt if using unsalted butter if desired)); 8 oz cream cheese room temperature (I used Philadelphia); 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 20 oz crushed pineapple (drained, 1 cup used for cream cheese layer and remaining used in coconut pudding mix layer); ½ cup whipped topping; 3.4 oz instant coconut pudding mix; 1 cup milk of choice; 1/2 cup toasted coconut; cherries for garnish

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Made with pineapple cream cheese, whipped cream, pineapple coconut pudding, and topped with toasted coconut, this layered dessert is a must-try for any coconut lover.

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Why You’ll Love This Pina Colada Lush

Are you a layered dessert lover? If so, you don’t want to miss out on this mouth-watering pina colada lush recipe. With layers of creamy coconut and a cream cheese layer both infused with tangy pineapple, this dessert is a tropical delight that will transport your taste buds to a beach paradise.

A “lush dessert” typically refers to a rich, decadent, and visually appealing dessert, often characterized by multiple layers, creamy textures, and a generous use of ingredients like cream cheese, whipped cream, chocolate, nuts, and fruit. This dessert is pretty easy to make, so there’s no reason to be intimidated by all the layers at all! You can put this all together in about 20 minutes or so! The hardest part is waiting for the dessert to set up, so you can dive in and devour!

This no bake pineapple coconut lush is guaranteed to impress and each layer is carefully crafted to create a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making every bite a decadent experience.

So whether you’re hosting a summer BBQ, a Luau party or a summer party in general or just craving something sweet and refreshing, this pina colada lush is the perfect choice. Indulge in a taste of the tropics and treat your senses to a dessert unlike any other. Trust us, everyone will be on board with this decadent dessert!

Ingredients

no bake Pina Colada Lush recipe

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs – 12 full sheet graham crackers, crushed into crumbs
¼ cup granulated sugar or brown sugar or use a combo of both
6 Tablespoons unsalted butter or salted butter melted or coconut oil, melted (add a dash of salt if using unsalted butter if desired)
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup powdered sugar
20 oz crushed pineapple, drained, 1 cup used for cream cheese layer and remaining used in coconut pudding mix layer
½ cup whipped topping
3.4 oz instant coconut pudding mix
1 cup milk of choice
1/2 cup toasted coconut
cherries for garnish

Instructions How to Make Our Pina Colada Lush

Crush 1 ½ cups of graham cracker crumbs and mix with 6 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter and ¼ cup of sugar until combined and sandy. Press into the bottom of an 8 by 8 glass baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, mix together 8 ounces room temperature cream cheese, 4 oz whipped topping, the powdered sugar and 1 cup of the drained pineapple until fully combined. Evenly distribute over the graham cracker crust.
Mix together the milk, the coconut instant pudding and then add in the remaining drained pineapple and mix together. (you can even use the same bowl as from the cream cheese mixture without cleaning it). Let it sit for a few minutes before evenly spreading over the cream cheese layer.
Top with the remaining whipped topping and then top with the toasted coconut. Refrigerate this coconut pineapple lush for 4 hours or overnight before serving. Add maraschino cherries on top if desired.

Storing Lush Dessert

Lush leftovers must be stored in the fridge and will last covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

More Variations

Crust Variations: I did my crust layer with graham crackers, but there are other versions you can use like crushing 20 golden Oreo cookies mixed with 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted or you can use this Delicious & Easy Oreo Pie Crust Recipe or our Pretzel Pie Crust!
Pudding Variations: Not a fan of coconut pudding? Use vanilla pudding, cream cheese or banana pudding instead.
Pineapple substitutions: Use chopped peaches, mangos or bananas for a delicious switcheroo!
Want to add some rum to really kick this Pina Colada Lush up? Just add a tablespoon or 2 of your favorite rum to the pudding or cream cheese layer for a boozy kick!

This Pina Colada Lush is so refreshing and tropical tasting! We hope you try it when you’re craving pineapple and coconut flavors! Double this pineapple coconut lush recipe in a 9×13 pan when you’re expecting more guests! They will love it! Cheers!

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Pina Colada Lush

Kim Lange

Do you dream of tropical vacations with a refreshing Pina Colada in hand? Today we’ll be sharing a mouthwatering recipe for a Pina Colada Lush recipe that will transport your taste buds to a sunny island getaway! Made with cream cheese, whipped cream, coconut pudding, and topped with toasted coconut and juicy pineapple, this layered dessert is a must-try for any coconut lover.

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Ingredients

Pina Colada Lush

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs - 12 full sheet graham crackers crushed into crumbs
¼ cup granulated sugar or brown sugar or use a combo of both
6 Tablespoons unsalted butter or salted butter melted or coconut oil melted (add a dash of salt if using unsalted butter if desired)
8 oz cream cheese room temperature I used Philadelphia
¼ cup powdered sugar
20 oz crushed pineapple drained, 1 cup used for cream cheese layer and remaining used in coconut pudding mix layer
½ cup whipped topping
3.4 oz instant coconut pudding mix
1 cup milk of choice
½ cup toasted coconut
cherries for garnish

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Pina Colada Lush

Crush 1 ½ cups of graham cracker crumbs and mix with 6 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter and ¼ cup of sugar until combined and sandy. Press into the bottom of an 8 by 8 glass baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, mix together 8 ounces room temperature cream cheese, 4 oz whipped topping, the powdered sugar and 1 cup of the drained pineapple until fully combined. Evenly distribute over the graham cracker crust.
Mix together the milk, the coconut instant pudding and then add in the remaining drained pineapple and mix together. (you can even use the same bowl as from the cream cheese mixture without cleaning it). Let it sit for a few minutes before evenly spreading over the cream cheese layer.
Top with the remaining whipped topping and then top with the toasted coconut. Refrigerate for a 4 hours or overnight before serving. Add maraschino cherries on top if desired.