This No Bake Pina Colada Lush is super simple to throw together, but is absolutely delicious! Perfect for picnics and parties! If you love the flavors of a Pina Colada, you will LOVE this recipe!
Recently my good friend, Dorothy, asked me if I had any lush recipes because she was putting together a round up. I said, “A what now? And who are you calling a lush?” Just kidding. Sort of.
I kind of can’t believe that there’s an easy dessert out there that I didn’t really know about and that I hadn’t already blogged about. But lo and behold, we have found one. Obviously I needed to change that and quickly.
So . . . . if I’m being totally honest, I was totally intimidated to create a lush. Which couldn’t be more ridiculous, because they are a crazy simple dessert. But it’s just not something I was familiar with and I didn’t know all the lush rules. To be clear, there are plenty of lush rules I’m familiar with, just not no bake layered dessert lush rules. ;)
But, when it comes to easy desserts, there kind of are no rules, right? So I think in general most lushes have a crust of some sort (broken cookies, nuts, pretzels, what have you), then a layer that is whipped cream and cream cheese blended together, then a pudding layer, more whipped cream, and a fun topping. Yes? Lush experts feel free to weigh in here.
(I need you all to know that it is taking all my self control to not make this post ENTIRELY lush/alcohol jokes. You’re welcome.)
So, this is my first attempt, and I’m really happy with how it turned out! There is an Oreo crust, a layer with some pineapple in there, some coconut pudding, and then more toasted coconut on top. You guys, it probably took me less than a half hour to throw this together. I’m not kidding. It is crazy easy to make, and it really does have that pina colada taste to it. It’s such a perfect no bake recipe.
Annnnnnd, now I have all the ingredients for my second lush attempt. HAZAH!
Pina Colada Lush
Ingredients
- 20 golden Oreo cookies
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature (I used Philadelphia)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz crushed pineapple drained (can also use 1/3 cup drained crushed pineapple)
- 8 oz whipped topping
- 3.4 oz instant coconut pudding mix
- 1 cup milk I used skim
- 1/2 cup toasted coconut
- cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Crush 20 golden Oreos and mix them with three tablespoons of melted unsalted butter. Press into the bottom of an 8 by 8 glass baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together 8 ounces room temperature cream cheese, 4 oz whipped topping, the powdered sugar and the pineapple until fully combined. Evenly distribute over the Oreo crust.
- Mix together the milk and the coconut instant pudding (you can even use the same bowl as from the cream cheese mixture without cleaning it). Let it sit for a few minutes before evenly spreading over the cream cheese layer.
- Top with the remaining 4 oz of whipped topping and then top with the toasted coconut. Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
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Pina Colada Lush
Susan says
Sounds really good. Can’t wait to try it. Think I might add a little rum extract.
I hope you love it! I love the idea of the rum extract!
Pam says
I’d love to make in a 9×13 any suggestions on how to change it to accommodate this size pan
You could try doubling it, but of course, it is going to be a little too much and will be thicker.
Colleen says
This is my 2nd time making this. This time I decided to put them into 9 oz individual cups! Perfect. Next time I will try this with peaches and different flavors! Thank you for sharing!
I’m so glad you are enjoying it!
Sue says
What makes the crust stay together? Shouldn’t it be baked some first?
As the butter in the crust cools, it will solidify. As you can see in the photos the crust stays together really well.
Mary says
I would prefer not to have layers. If I combined all the wet ingredients, would they stabilize.
Thank you.
I’m sorry, I haven’t tested that.
Lois says
This lush might be good with some finely chopped macadamia nuts,
Levie says
Can I precut squares and place on a tray to serve at a party? Or is that to hard to handle and not firm enough?
It is definitely firm enough that it can be cut into squares, but it’s not like a brownie or something that is super solid. Does that make sense?
Judy says
Could you tell me if you take the cream centre’s out of the Oreo cookies before crushing them for pina colada lush
Thank you
Nope, no need!
Denise says
Lisa, on this Pina Colada Lush dessert, It’s a bit confusing because it says Big 20 minutes on total prep time at the top. However, it’s a no bake dessert. Can you tell me if you bake the crust first and if so, at what temperature. Thank you
The crust does not need to be baked.
Alyssa says
I have made this in the past and my family and I absolutely love it! How long does it last in the fridge for?
I’m so glad to hear it’s a hit! It will last about four days in the fridge.