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Coconut Icebox Cake

This Coconut Icebox Cake is a simple five ingredient no bake dessert what is perfect for summertime. With layers of coconut cream pudding, graham crackers and whipped topping this cake will the the hit of the party or your family’s new favorite cold treat for those hot summer days.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Coconut Icebox Cake
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 15 servings
Calories 121 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 3.4 ounces instant coconut cream pudding mix
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 2 8 ounces containers whipped topping
  • 3 sleeves graham crackers
  • 1/2 cup toasted coconut

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, add the coconut pudding mix and the milk, whisk until combined.
  2. Continue to mix until it starts to thicken, about 1 minute.
  3. Fold in one container of the frozen whipped topping into the pudding mixture. Set aside.
  4. Line the bottom of the 9x13 pan with graham crackers. You may need to break some of the graham crackers to fit.
  5. Add ⅓ of the pudding mixture on top and smooth it out.
  6. Place the graham crackers in a single layer on top of the pudding mixture.
  7. Pour another 1/3 of the wet mixture over the second layer of the crackers.
  8. Repeat the layer of graham crackers then pour the remaining pudding mixture over the top.
  9. Top the pudding mixture with graham crackers.
  10. Smooth out the remaining container of whipped topping over the top so none of the graham crackers are exposed.
  11. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 6 hours.
  12. Top with the toasted coconut, slice and serve.

Recipe Notes

  1. Be sure you are using INSTANT PUDDING and not Cook and Serve Pudding. You want the Instant Pudding variety so that it will thicken as it is whisked with the milk. 
  2. Because the crackers soften while the cake is in the fridge this cake is easy to slice. I do reccomend using a wide spatula for removing the slices of cake from the pan. I’ve found it helps with keeping the slices in tact while transferring them to a plate or bowl. 
  3. I found the the Coconut Cream pudding mix at my grocery store but can be hard to find. If you can’t find is locally it is available online through Amazon or your favorite big box retailer. 
  4. Nutritional information is estimated. Amounts will vary based on ingredient choices and serving sizes.
Nutrition Facts
Coconut Icebox Cake
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 121 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 9mg3%
Sodium 123mg5%
Potassium 111mg3%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 112IU2%
Calcium 83mg8%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.