This simple coconut fruit dip is an easy no bake dessert recipe for kids to make and fun to pair with the book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16servings
Calories: 252kcal
Author: Jade Jones
Equipment
Hand mixer
Mixing Bowl
Silicone spatula
Ingredients
1 1/2cupwhipping creamcold
2 1/4cupspowdered sugardivided
2teaspooncoconut extractdivided
8ouncescream cheeseroom temperature
1 1/2cupshredded coconut
1/2cupcanned coconut milk
Instructions
To make whipped cream:
In a medium sized bowl, add whipping cream, 1/4 cup of the powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon coconut extract. Using a hand mixer, beat the cream until soft peaks form.
To make coconut dip:
In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar and coconut extract and beat again until it is smooth.
Then add the coconut milk and shredded coconut and beat until fully combined.
Carefully fold in whipped cream with a spatula. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Serve with fruit or graham crackers or would be tasty in place of pudding in a parfait or trifle.
Notes
Can substitute thawed Cool Whip for the whipping cream and 1/4 cup powdered sugar.Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container. Leftovers will keep for 2-3 days.