Coconut Cream Parfait Recipe

5 from 1 vote

This sweet and creamy Coconut Cream Parfait recipe is a quick and easy no bake dessert that’s full of coconut flavor. It’s made with layers of buttery graham cracker crumbs, coconut cream pie filling, homemade whipped cream, and toasted coconut flakes.

Prep Time30

Total Time30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, French

Servings: people

Calories: 278kcal

Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

1½ cups Graham Crackers crushed (you can substitute Nilla Wafers or lemon Oreos)
¼ cup Sugar
5-6 Tablespoons Butter melted

Coconut Cream Filling

¾ cup Sugar
4 Tablespoons Cornstarch
½ teaspoon Salt
2 cups Milk cold
3 large Egg Yolks
3 Tablespoons Butter
1 teaspoon Coconut Extract
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 cup Shredded Coconut toasted (plus extra for topping)

Homemade Whipped Cream

1½ cups Whipped Cream
¼ cup Powdered Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

Graham Cracker Crust

In a large mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix well using a rubber spatula, then divide evenly between twelve (12) 12-ounce clear cups or mini jars. Use your fingers to gently press the graham cracker crumb mixture into the bottom of the cups.

Coconut Cream Pie Filling

In a large pot, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt and whisk together. Pour in the cold milk and egg yolks, then whisk again until smooth.
Turn heat on to medium high and whisk while the milk mixture comes to a boil. Continue to stir at a boil for 1 minute, or until the filling is thick and bubbly. Then, remove from heat and add the butter, coconut extract, and vanilla extract, stirring until the butter has melted. Add the shredded coconut and stir again.
Let the coconut cream filling cool to room temperature and then transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until cool.

Homemade Whipped Cream

In a stand mixer or handheld mixer with the whisk attachment, beat whipped cream on high until soft peaks form. Add the vanilla and powdered sugar slowly while mixing, set aside.

Assembling the Parfaits

Add about ¼ cup of the coconut cream mixture on top of the graham cracker crusts in the parfait cups. Level with a spoon or off-set spatula. Continue until you have evenly divided all the coconut cream filling.
To finish, top with a dollop of homemade whipped cream and toasted shredded coconut. Enjoy!

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