Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Lush

This island inspired Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Lush is a celebration of the flavor combination of pineapple, coconut, macadamia nuts and all things creamy.  The only baking required to make this tropical delight is a short preparation and bake time for the crust. that’s laced with coconut, macadamia nuts, white chocolate chips and melted butter.  Make it the night before you plan on serving giving it plenty of chill time to set-up to perfection.  Just before serving top with toasted coconut, whipped cream and the proverbial cherry on top then sit back and enjoy the praise. Or, the silence.  Or, a little of both.

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
• 1/2 cup macadamia nuts roughly chopped
• 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut divided
• 1/2 cup butter melted
• 2 8-oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 8-oz crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 16-oz frozen whipped topping thawed, divided
• 2 3.4-oz instant coconut pudding mix
• 4 cups whole milk or half & half
• 16 maraschino cherries with stems

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a medium-size mixing bowl toss together the vanilla wafer crumbs, macadamia nuts, white chocolate chips, 1/4 cup flaked coconut and melted butter.
3. Press firmly onto the bottom of the baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden and set. Cool completely.
4. For full instructions : www.melissassouthernstylekitchen.com

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