Frozen Strawberry Coconut Dessert is an easy make ahead recipe perfect for entertaining.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups flaked coconut
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 (10-ounce) jar strawberry preserves, divided
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 cups frozen whipped topping
Preparation:
In medium bowl, combine coconut, sugar, flour, and mix well. Add melted butter and mix until combined. Press into 9" square pan. Bake at 350 degrees F 10-13 minutes until light golden brown. Cool completely. Spread half of preserves over crust.
In medium bowl, combine both packages of cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Spread carefully over preserves in pan. Sprinkle with pecans.
In small bowl, fold together frozen whipped topping and remaining preserves until marbled. Spoon over cream cheese layer. Freeze until firm. Cut into squares to serve. Serves 8
