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Hawaiian Dream Dessert Cups

Hawaiian Dream Dessert Cups: Your No-Bake Tropical Escape

Hawaiian Dream Dessert Cups are a no-bake tropical treat featuring a macadamia nut crust, coconut pudding, and fresh pineapple, perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Unsalted, roasted macadamia nuts or substitute with pecans or almonds
  • 0.25 cup Granulated sugar or coconut sugar for a less refined option
  • 1 tsp Table salt
  • 0.33 cup Butter melted
For the Pudding Layer
  • 1 box Instant coconut cream pudding mix 3.4 oz
  • 1.75 cups Whole milk or almond milk for a dairy-free alternative
  • 12 oz Cream cheese softened
  • 0.75 cup Sweetened, flaked coconut plus 12 teaspoons
  • 2 tbsps Pineapple juice fresh juice enhances the taste
For the Toppings
  • 2 tbsps Heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Chopped macadamia nuts or substitute with your favorite nuts
  • 12 pieces Pineapple rings packed in juice
  • 12 oz Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream
  • 6.5 oz Reddi Wip whipped cream
  • 0.25 cup Chopped macadamia nuts
  • 0.25 cup Toasted sweetened shredded coconut

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. In a food processor, blend macadamia nuts, sugar, salt, and melted butter until resembling wet sand. Press firmly into dessert cups or a serving dish.
Make the Pudding Layer
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine pudding mix with milk and whisk for 2 minutes until thick. Add softened cream cheese and whisk until smooth.
Add Coconut
  1. Gently fold in sweetened coconut and pineapple juice into the pudding mixture until evenly distributed.
Layer the Cups
  1. Spoon a layer of the coconut pudding over the crust, top with a pineapple ring, and add a dollop of whipped topping.
Finish Garnishing
  1. Sprinkle chopped macadamia nuts and toasted shredded coconut over the whipped topping.
Chill
  1. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother pudding texture. Ensure all ingredients are gluten-free if needed.

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