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Lemon-Coconut Layered Lush
This delightful treat combines a zesty lemon filling with creamy coconut layers, all nestled on a buttery cookie crust. Perfectly balanced with a hint of tropical flair, it's a delicious way to brighten up any occasion. Enjoy a slice of sunshine with each bite!
Recipe - Grandview #720
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Lemon-Coconut Layered Lush
Prep Time90 Minutes
Servings12
0Ingredients
2 cups vanilla wafer cookies, crushed
10 Tbs granulated sugar, divided
6 Tbs unsalted butter, melted
1 cup whipping cream, divided
2 packets unflavored gelatin, divided
1 (13 oz) can coconut cream
1/2 tsp coconut extract
2 cups milk, divided
1 (3.4 oz) pkg lemon instant pudding mix
1 lemon, zest and juice
1 (3 oz) pkg lemon gelatin mix
2 cups whipped topping
lemon slices, for garnish
mint leaves, for garnish
sweetened coconut flakes, for garnish
Directions
- Heat oven to 350° F. Stir together the crushed cookies, 2 tablespoons of sugar and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, and let cool completely.
- In a small bowl, add 1/2 cup of whipping cream. Sprinkle the contents of one packet of unflavored gelatin over the top. Set aside. Heat remaining whipping cream and coconut cream in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Whisk in the gelatin mixture. Continue to whisk until gelatin dissolves. Add coconut extract. Transfer to a bowl. Refrigerate until liquid is cool to the touch but not set. Stir the mixture, and pour onto the crust. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
- In a small bowl, add 1/2 cup of milk. Sprinkle the other packet of unflavored gelatin over the milk. Add the remaining milk to a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Whisk in the gelatin-milk mixture and package of pudding mix until fully incorporated. Transfer to a bowl. Refrigerate until liquid is cool to the touch but not set. Stir in the lemon zest and juice. Pour into the dish over the coconut layer. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
- Prepare the lemon gelatin mix according to the package directions. Pour into a bowl. Refrigerate until liquid is cool to the touch but not set. Pour over the lemon pudding layer. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
- When ready to serve, spread the whipped topping over the top of the gelatin layer. Garnish with lemon slices, mint leaves and coconut flakes.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: Calories: 420, Fat: 26 g (19 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 45 mg, Sodium: 200 mg, Carbohydrates: 44 g, Fiber: 1 g, Protein: 5 g
90 minutes
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Makes 12 servings
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Nutritional Information
Per Serving: Calories: 420, Fat: 26 g (19 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 45 mg, Sodium: 200 mg, Carbohydrates: 44 g, Fiber: 1 g, Protein: 5 g
Directions
- Heat oven to 350° F. Stir together the crushed cookies, 2 tablespoons of sugar and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, and let cool completely.
- In a small bowl, add 1/2 cup of whipping cream. Sprinkle the contents of one packet of unflavored gelatin over the top. Set aside. Heat remaining whipping cream and coconut cream in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Whisk in the gelatin mixture. Continue to whisk until gelatin dissolves. Add coconut extract. Transfer to a bowl. Refrigerate until liquid is cool to the touch but not set. Stir the mixture, and pour onto the crust. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
- In a small bowl, add 1/2 cup of milk. Sprinkle the other packet of unflavored gelatin over the milk. Add the remaining milk to a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Whisk in the gelatin-milk mixture and package of pudding mix until fully incorporated. Transfer to a bowl. Refrigerate until liquid is cool to the touch but not set. Stir in the lemon zest and juice. Pour into the dish over the coconut layer. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
- Prepare the lemon gelatin mix according to the package directions. Pour into a bowl. Refrigerate until liquid is cool to the touch but not set. Pour over the lemon pudding layer. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
- When ready to serve, spread the whipped topping over the top of the gelatin layer. Garnish with lemon slices, mint leaves and coconut flakes.