The rich and creamy layers in this Coconut Chocolate Pie recipe will make this pudding pie a hit with everyone. No bake coconut cheesecake and chocolate pudding will have you going back for another slice in a hurry!
Chocolate Pudding Pie with Cheesecake:
The other day I was craving pie like crazy. I'm not sure why. Usually when I want something sweet, I crave these Homemade Chocolate Chip Brownies.
But for whatever reason I couldn't get the idea of a creamy pie out of my mind. So, I looked through the pantry and refrigerator to see what I could come up with.
I found a few boxes of chocolate pudding, shredded coconut, cream cheese, and Cool Whip. I knew right away that a pudding pie with a no bake cheesecake layer had to happen right away.
Pudding pies are one of the easiest pies known to man. Whisk the pudding mix and milk and spoon it into a no bake cookie crust. Easy, peasy, right?
Today I decided to add a coconut cream layer to a chocolate pudding pie because chocolate and coconut just belong together.
Recipe Ingredients:
- Pie Crust - use a baked pie crust, Oreo cookie crust, or graham cracker crust
- Cream Cheese - set this out ahead of time so it mixes easily
- Powdered Sugar - sweetens the cream layer
- Coconut Extract - adds more coconut flavor
- Cool Whip - adds a fluffy texture to the cream layer and decorates the top of the pie. You can also use this Homemade Whipped Cream recipe if you like.
- Shredded Coconut - it is a coconut pie after all
- Milk - use 2% or full fat milk so the pudding mix sets up
- Chocolate Pudding Mix - any flavor of chocolate pudding will work, but we prefer the chocolate fudge.
I couldn't wait to dig into this chocolate coconut pie. It was the perfect dessert to enjoy on PI day. And yes, I am crazy enough to make a coconut pie just so I can eat a slice.
How to make a Coconut Chocolate Pie:
Step One: Bake and cool a pie crust.
Step Two: Make the coconut layer.
- Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and extract until creamy. Add some Cool Whip and mix it again.
- Stir in shredded coconut and then gently spread the no bake cheesecake layer in the bottom of the cooled crust.
Step Three: Make the fudge pudding layer.
- Whisk together the milk and pudding mix. Refrigerate for a few minutes to thicken it up.
- Spoon the pudding gently on top of the coconut cream layer and spread it out.
- Refrigerate the pie for a few hours or until it is completely set up.
Step Four: Decorate the coconut cream pie.
Pudding Pie Toppings:
- Cool Whip, shredded coconut, toasted coconut
- Cool Whip, Almond Joys or Mounds candy bars, shredded coconut
- Cool Whip, chocolate curls, shredded coconut
Recipe Questions:
Can you make this a no bake pie?
Yes, you can. Make a graham cracker crust or Oreo cookie crust instead of using a baked pie crust.
How do you store a pudding pie?
Store the pie in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also wrap it tightly with plastic wrap. The pie will keep for 2-3 days, after that it starts to get runny.
More easy pie recipes:
- Oreo Chocolate Pie
- Cheesecake Apple Pie
- Chubby Hubby Pie
- Lemon Pies
- Key Lime Margarita Pie
- Chocolate Cream Pie
- Mini Strawberry Pie
- Chocolate Pudding Pie
- Funny Cake
Recipe
Coconut Chocolate Pie recipe
The rich and creamy layers in this Coconut Chocolate Pie will make this pudding pie a hit with everyone. No bake coconut cheesecake and chocolate pudding will have you going back for another slice in a hurry!
Ingredients
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
- 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 8 ounce container Cool Whip, thawed & divided
- 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 3.4 ounce box instant chocolate fudge pudding
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
- Unroll the pie crust and place it in a 9 inch pie plate. Crimp the edges and bake for 10 minutes. Cool.
- Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and extract until creamy.
- Add ⅔ cup Cool Whip and beat again.
- Stir in 1 cup coconut. Spread in the bottom of the pie shell.
- Whisk together the milk and pudding mix. Refrigerate for 3-5 minutes.
- Spoon the pudding gently on top of the coconut filling. Top with the remaining Cool Whip and refrigerate.
- Spread the remaining coconut on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 4-5 minutes. Stir every minute. Watch carefully so it doesn't burn.
- Sprinkle toasted coconut on top of the pudding pie right before serving. Store the pie in the refrigerator in a sealed container.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 390Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 225mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 2gSugar: 28gProtein: 5g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
*The recipe for Coconut Fudge Pie was originally published on March 14, 2014. The photos have been updated and it was republished on March 28, 2021.
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
I think it looks great Jocelyn! You can never go wrong with layers of chocolate and cool whip!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Nancy!
Nancy
I want to go to the store right now for the ingredients. This pie looks delicious!
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion
These pies look amazing... strawberry, pecan, coconut... all my favorite:)
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Ilona!
Tanya
I didn't know it was pie day!!! I'll have to make one :)(or buy one) Can't wait to have a piece tonight.
Chels R.
You CANNOT leave off that gorgeous topping of toasted coconut! It's like the cherry on top! So beautiful and I completely forgot about "Pi" day. I was to busy with my St. Patty's posts and sick kids to even think about it. But oh my goodness, this looks heavenly. I wish I had all of these ingredients right now to bake this up for myself and thankfully, no one else is really into coconut either so I could eat it all by myself and it would make these sick days go by a lot easier. I need to live closer to you so I can be the lucky person who gets these treats 😉
Jocelyn Brubaker
I would totally share my goodies with you if you lived near me! 🙂 Thanks Chels!
Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar
I have been wanting to make a coconut pie! I'm a coconut lover with you! This looks AWESOME! And I'm totally with your husband - frozen Cool Whip is the jam! 🙂
Melanie
This looks absolutely AMAZING. I'm also hoping it's like 10 calories a slice because I'd no doubt eat the whole thing!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha, wouldn't that be awesome if it were? 😉 Thanks Melanie!
Danielle @ TheCHARMITspot
Oh. My. Gosh. This pie looks so amazing! I love the way you perfectly layered it! This recipe sounds so delicious, thanks for sharing! Happy Pi Day!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout
Oh Jocelyn. I swear we are related. I'm doing a coconut cream pie today - minus this awesome fudge filling. LOVE the layers!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks girl! I wouldn't be surprised if I found out we were related! Haha!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction
I'm the only one in my house that likes coconut pie, too! I can't think of the last time I made one. I may just have to make this pie so I can have a piece and then find someone to give it to!
Jocelyn Brubaker
You really should! It's totally worth it! 😉
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)
This fudge pie looks amazing! I want this now!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments
You had me at that first word. Coconut. Love coconut pie. Adding fudge takes it to a whole new level. 🙂 Pinned!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Melanie! 🙂
Johlene
I´m a sucker (can I say that work here..haha) for anything coconut.. seriously Bounty is by far my favourite chocolate, I´m not sure why I dont use it more in my recipes.. cause I should!! Happy weekend 🙂 Xx
Marcie
What a great pie to celebrate Pi day with! This looks amazing -- I love this flavor combination. 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Marcie!
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen
Happy "Pi" Day Jocelyn! I love that you make a pie just for yourself! Why not? When a pie looks that good, I'm sure its worth it!! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Absolutely! Thanks Renee! 🙂
Averie @ Averie Cooks
So pretty and so awesome it's no bake! And coconut. And fudge!! yes! pinned
laura@imnotatrophywife.com
Jocelyn
Oh my! Okay, I tried printing and link was blank! So I PINNED! Hey, would you link this up to Friday Favorites at http://imnotatrophywife.com going on now!!!! Love this!!! laura
Jocelyn Brubaker
Hi, Laura. Thank you so much for stopping by. I checked all my browsers and the recipe is coming up just fine and printing for me. Can you try opening the recipe in a different browser?
Chelsea @ Gal on a Mission
I love a great pie and this looks great!! I have just started to like coconut more now, so will have to give this a try soon - yum! Happy Friday. 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Chelsea!
Sophie
This sounds so delicious!! What a combo of layers, I'd have gladly taken the rest off your hands 😉
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Chloe @ foodlikecake
That looks so good! Coconut and chocolate are a delicious combination.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Chloe!
Jill
This looks HORRIBLE. Why would you use cool whip and jello pudding? They both have chemicals in them.