Coconut Cream Pie Bars .
What You'll Need
- 8 ounces vanilla wafers, finely crushed
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sweetened whipped cream*
- 24 vanilla wafers
- 1 recipe vanilla pudding**
- 1 cup sweetened whipped cream*
- 3/4 cup sweetened flake coconut, toasted
- 1 cup sweetened whipped cream*
- 3/4 cup sweetened flake coconut, toasted
For the crust:
For the cream cheese layer:
For the pudding layer:
For the topping:
How to Make It
- Combine crushed vanilla wafers and butter until crumbs are thoroughly moistened. Transfer to a 9"x 13" pan and press evenly onto the bottom of the pan.
- Refrigerate while you make the cream cheese layer.
- To make the cream cheese layer:
- Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese and sugar until well mixed and smooth. Gently fold in 1 cup whipped cream.
- Carefully spread over crust.
- Line whole vanilla wafers around the edges of the pan, standing the cookies on their ends. Return pan to refrigerator while you make the pudding layer.
- Stir together pudding, 1 cup whipped cream, and coconut, gently folding to combine.
- Spread evenly over cream cheese layer.
- Gently spread remaining 1 cup whipped cream over pudding layer. Sprinkle coconut on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.