By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026

Serves 8
100 cal · 5 min
Coconut Cream Pie Dip
Recipe GLPR34e1620fada719
A smooth and creamy dip inspired by coconut cream pie, made with whipped cream cheese and refrigerated coconut milk, folded with sweetened coconut flakes and topped with toasted coconut. Perfect for serving with fresh fruit and cookies.
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Ingredients
1 block cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 cup refrigerated coconut milk (from a can)
1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut flakes
1/4 cup shredded coconut, toasted, for garnish
Fresh fruit, for dipping
Cookies, for dipping
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sugar, and refrigerated coconut milk.
Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the mixture until completely smooth and well combined.
Gently fold in the shredded sweetened coconut flakes using a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dip.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and top with the toasted coconut garnish right before serving.
Serve alongside fresh fruit and cookies for dipping.
Comments
This is a genuinely five-minute no-cook dip that requires only common ingredients from any Charlotte-area grocery chain—cream cheese and coconut milk are staples at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, and Walmart, and shredded coconut costs under a dollar. The main drawback is cost per serving: at roughly $1.50–$2 per serving before the cookies and fruit, this is pricier than most dips and reads more as a dessert appetizer than a budget weeknight option. It's perfect for a party or potluck since it holds well in the fridge, requires zero active attention, and reheats or serves cold without complaint. The stated time is honest, though you'll want to account for an extra minute or two to whip the cream cheese smooth if it's cold from the fridge.
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