Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 1/4 cups evaporated milk (don’t reconstitute)
  • 1 pkg 4-serving size coconut cream instant pudding*
  • 1 cup coconut
  • 1 tsp coconut extract -OR- 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup whipped topping
  • 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
  • 1 cup ready-made chocolate sauce -OR- ganache
  • Extra coconut and toasted almonds for garnish

Instruction

  • *Vanilla pudding may be substituted if you can’t find the coconut variety. The pudding is used dry. DO NOT prepare it as per package directions!
  • Place about 2 tablespoons of the chocolate sauce in the bottom of each dessert dish (juice glasses or small wine glasses work well for this dessert).
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with 1/4 cup of the evaporated milk until smooth.
  • Add the pudding, coconut, extract and the remaining milk. Beat for about 1 minute.
  • Stir in whipped topping and almonds. Spoon into prepared dishes.
  • Chill for about 1 hour.
  • Microwave chocolate sauce or ganache for about 20 seconds or until it’s a consistency that will drizzle.
  • Drizzle chocolate sauce over the top of each dessert. Garnish with additional coconut and toasted almonds.