Pina Colada Lush
Try this Pina Colada Lush recipe, or contribute your own.
Try this Pina Colada Lush recipe, or contribute your own.
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup toasted coconut
- 1 cup milk (i used skim)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 8 oz whipped topping
- 20 golden oreo cookies
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature (i used philadelphia)
- 8 oz crushed pineapple drained (can also use 1/3 cup drained crushed pineapple)
- 3.4 oz instant coconut pudding mix
- cherries for garnish
- Carbohydrate 74.8086676581582 g
- Cholesterol 513.430903728 mg
- Fat 162.88164135985 g
- Fiber 3.17514653312758 g
- Protein 22.29329107016 g
- Saturated Fat 97.0263799479379 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (827g)
- Sodium 1029.8797552961 mg
- Sugar 71.6335211250306 g
- Trans Fat 16.2419054635598 g
- Calories 1807 calories
Step-by-step
- Crush 20 golden Oreos and mix them with three tablespoons of melted unsalted butter.
- Press into the bottom of an 8 by 8 glass baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together 8 ounces room temperature cream cheese, 4 oz whipped topping, the powdered sugar and the pineapple until fully combined.
- Evenly distribute over the Oreo crust.
- Mix together the milk and the coconut instant pudding (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 4 oz of whipped topping and then top with the toasted coconut.
- Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
My Pina Colada Lush Adventure: A Sweet Escape in the Kitchen
As a busy working mom, finding time for elaborate baking projects feels like a distant dream. But sometimes, a craving hits you so hard, you just have to find a way to make it happen. This Pina Colada Lush recipe wasn't just another recipe; it was a journey, a delicious adventure in my little kitchen sanctuary. The idea of creating something so decadent and refreshing, especially during a busy week, truly appealed to me. The vibrant colors alone promised a much-needed burst of sunshine to my day.
The preparation itself was surprisingly straightforward. Gathering the ingredients felt like a treasure hunt, each item holding the promise of a tropical escape. The process was a meditative flow; crushing the Oreos was oddly satisfying, the cream cheese mixture a creamy, dreamlike consistency. Each layer I added felt like building a tiny, edible paradise. The aroma of coconut filled the air, transforming my kitchen into a mini-getaway. And the best part? The simple pleasure of waiting for it to chill in the refrigerator, knowing the sweet reward awaited. Watching my little ones' faces light up when they saw the finished dessert was the ultimate reward. It wasn't just a dessert; it was a shared experience, a moment of sweetness in the midst of our everyday chaos.
The taste? Absolutely divine. The creamy layers melt in your mouth, the subtle tang of pineapple perfectly complemented by the sweet coconut and the satisfying crunch of the Oreo crust. This Pina Colada Lush is not just a dessert; it's a reminder to take a moment, to savor the small pleasures, and to indulge in a little bit of tropical bliss, no matter how busy life gets. The recipe is simple enough for even a novice baker, but the end result is sophisticated enough to impress even the most discerning palates. The beauty of it all lies in its simplicity, a testament to how the simplest recipes can often be the most satisfying.
This wasn't just another recipe; it was a mindful escape, a little piece of paradise built layer by layer in my kitchen, shared with my family, a testament to the power of simple pleasures and the magic of creating something delicious and beautiful from scratch. And for a working mom like me, who often feels stretched thin, it was more than just a sweet treat – it was a reminder to prioritize joy and to find moments of happiness in the everyday.
Ingredients I Used:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup toasted coconut
- 1 cup milk (I used skim)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz whipped topping
- 20 golden Oreo cookies
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature (I used Philadelphia)
- 8 oz crushed pineapple, drained (can also use 1/3 cup drained crushed pineapple)
- 3.4 oz instant coconut pudding mix
- Cherries for garnish
I hope you try this recipe and create your own sweet memories in the kitchen. Let me know how yours turns out!
