Description
Indulge in a tropical escape with these Hawaiian Dream Dessert Cups, a perfect no-bake treat that combines the rich flavors of coconut, sweet pineapple, and crunchy macadamia nuts. Ideal for any occasion—from summer luau parties to family gatherings—these delightful cups are as easy to prepare as they are delicious. With creamy layers of coconut pudding and a buttery macadamia crust, each cup is a little piece of paradise. Impress your guests with this visually stunning dessert that’s both refreshing and satisfying, making it a must-have for your next celebration or just a sweet indulgence at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz. (about 2 cups / 255 g) unsalted roasted macadamia nuts
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp (6 g) table salt
- ⅓ cup (75 g) butter (melted)
- 1 box (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant coconut cream pudding mix
- 1¾ cups (420 ml) whole milk
- 12 oz (340 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup + 12 tsps. (115 g) sweetened flaked coconut
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) pineapple juice (reserved from canned pineapple used in the recipe)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (65 g) chopped macadamia nuts
- 12 sliced pineapple rings in 100% pineapple juice
- 1 (12 oz / 340 g) container Cool Whip (thawed or homemade stabilized whipped cream)
- 1 (6.5 oz / 184 g) can Reddi Wip whipped cream
- ¼ cup (30 g) chopped macadamia nuts
- ¼ cup (30 g) toasted sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by blending macadamia nuts, sugar, and salt in a food processor until crumbly. Mix in melted butter and press into dessert cups. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Whisk the instant pudding mix with whole milk until thickened. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Beat softened cream cheese with sweetened coconut, sugar, reserved pineapple juice, and heavy cream until smooth; fold in chopped macadamia nuts.
- Layer the dessert by adding the cream cheese mixture over the crust, followed by the coconut pudding and a pineapple ring on top. Finish with Cool Whip.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving, then garnish with Reddi-Wip and additional toppings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg