Make this luscious, creamy coconut pie with a graham cracker crust in no time! It’s loaded with tropical flavor and the best part is, besides the toasted coconut topping, is that you’ve got your own personal pie…right in a jar.
I absolutely love it when summer rolls around. Life slows down a bit and there seems to be a little less stress in the air. Maybe it’s the fact that school is out, and many folks plan vacations this time of year that just makes people seem a little bit happier.
I am one of those people. While I’m not a big fan of the heat, it’s really great to sleep in a little, check off a couple of books from your summer reading list, and spend time outside.
Summer is also a prime entertaining time. Having folks over for a cookout, enjoying an outdoor concert, or just relaxing with a few friends is what’s on my “to-do list” when the days get long.
No summer engagement would be complete without good food. Grilling is always a favorite way to get friends to the table, but let’s not forget that one special treat everyone loves…dessert.
Every year, I try to make a special sweet treat that I know my guys will love, and this year is no different. With the help of Dixie Crystal Sugar and Adam’s Vanilla Extract, I put together something new that was an instant hit – No Bake Coconut Cream Pie In A Jar.
A sweet treat for family or friends doesn’t have to be hard to make. With just a few easy steps, a much loved recipe can be turned into something special!
Ingredients
Crust – bottom layer
- 18 graham crackers – crushed
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 5 tablespoons butter – melted
Pudding – middle Layer
- 2 boxes coconut cream pudding mix
- 4 cups milk
Whipped Cream – top layer
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup toasted coconut
Instructions
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. Place coconut on sheet pan. Cook in oven for 3 minutes. Stir with a fork or thongs. Cook for another 2 – 3 minutes until coconut is light, golden brown. Set aside to cool.
- In a medium size bowl, mix together crushed graham crackers, sugar and butter. Spoon about 2 heaping tablespoons into 8 jars (½ pint size.)
- Prepare pudding per instructions on box. Spoon pudding mixture equally into jars.
- Place heavy cream and powered sugar in a large bowl. Using a stick blender, pulse on and off, whipping cream and sugar together until stiff peaks are formed. Spoon whipped cream on top of pudding layer.
- Sprinkle on toasted coconut. Serve immediately. **To serve later – screw on lid/ring that comes with jars and store in refrigerator.
Make sure to SAVE this recipe to your PINTEREST board.
My New eBook!
Top 25 Viral Recipes
Whether you’re cooking for two, feeding a busy family, or filling your home with friends, I’m cheering you on from my kitchen. I hope this eBook brings you comfort, creativity, and plenty of delicious moments around your table.
5 Days of Southern Summer Favorites!
GET THIS FREE GUIDE: A collection of the best seasonal recipes to help you make this the best summer ever!
What a great summer treat! Perfect to bring to picnics too.
Love these little pies in a jar! Coconut cream is one of my favorites. SO cute and fun. Can’t wait to serve these!
Enjoy, Stacey! Thanks for sharing on A Southern Soul. We love your blog and your delicious desserts.
XO,
~Donya
Home made ice cream
I’ve got to go with the obvious. Home made ice cream.
love this recipe
Thanks Theresa!
XO,
~Donya
What a fun way to have coconut cream pie!
I agree! It’s a great way to entertain as well since you can make the jars ahead of time, screw on the lids and keep cold until ready to serve. Let me know how you like the recipe.
XO,
~Donya
I love anything involving coconut! I am running up to Safeway tomorrow morning and picking up the ingredients for this, it looks delicious
That’s awesome, Mary. I hope you like the recipe and please make sure to let me know.
Have a great summer!
XO,
~Donya
Thank you for this great opportunity of wonderful prizes! My favorite very light summer dessert is a trifle with blueberries, strawberries, sometimes bananas and angel food cake, pudding and good whipped cream. Always a delight to eat and everyone loves it…..Claudia
Thanks for stopping by Claudia! Have a great summer.
XO,
~Donya
Love coconut cream pie and this looks so pretty I think it would look good in a trifle bowl as well
Hey Darr! You are so right about the trifle dish. Enjoy the recipe.
XO,
~Donya
This No Bake Coconut Cream Pie in a Jar sounds wonderful! Can’t wait to try it. Any no-bake dessert is a favorite for me in the summer (keeping the oven off is the best)! My family’s other summer favorite dessert would probably be Lemon Lush or Butterscotch Lush dessert.
Thanks so much Pam! Please let me know how you like it. I would definitely go for the lemon lush…anything with citrus and I’m all in. I am so glad you stopped by to share.
XO,
~Donya
Sure, Michelle. You could use Stevia or something else that you prefer. You can also leave it out all together.
Have a great summer!
XO,
~Donya