Heavenly No-Bake Double Chocolate Coconut Pie 🍫🥥

Treat yourself and your loved ones to this indulgent dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and coconut with a creamy, decadent filling. This no-bake pie is perfect for warm days or when you want to whip up a delightful treat without the oven. The toasted coconut adds a delightful crunch, while the bananas and chocolate pudding create a creamy layer that’s simply irresistible!

Ingredients

For the crust

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 1/2 cups flaked coconut, toasted

For the filling

• 2 (1.3 ounce) envelopes whipped topping mix
• 1 cup milk
• 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
• 1 1/2 cups milk

For the garnish

• 2 bananas, sliced
• 8 maraschino cherries
• Additional toasted coconut (reserved from crust)

Instructions

1. Prepare the crust: Grease a 9-inch pie plate. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the chopped chocolate until completely melted and combined.

   🥄 Make sure to keep the heat low to prevent the chocolate from burning. Stir continuously for a smooth texture!

2. Mix 1 1/4 cups of the toasted coconut into the melted chocolate mixture. Press the coated coconut over the bottom and up the sides of the greased pie plate. Refrigerate for about 20 minutes, or until the crust is firm.

3. Make the filling: In a medium bowl, beat the whipped topping mix with 1 cup of milk using an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Reserve 1 cup of this mixture for garnish and set aside in the refrigerator.

4. To the remaining whipped topping, add the chocolate pudding mix and the remaining 1 1/2 cups milk. Beat until the mixture mounds when dropped from the beaters.

5. Assemble the pie: Arrange the sliced bananas on the bottom and up the sides of the pie crust. Spoon the chocolate pudding mixture over the bananas, smoothing it out evenly.

6. Refrigerate the assembled pie for at least 1 hour to allow it to set.

7. Serve and enjoy: When ready to serve, garnish with the reserved whipped topping, toasted coconut, and place the maraschino cherries on top for a pop of color.

🍌 Feel free to play around with the toppings! You can add some crushed nuts or shaved chocolate for an extra touch of flavor and decoration.

Variations

• Nutty Addition: Add a layer of crushed nuts (like walnuts or almonds) over the banana slices for added texture!
• Fruit Swap: Replace bananas with strawberries or raspberries for a fruity twist that pairs beautifully with chocolate.
• Dairy-Free: Substitute the whipped topping mix and pudding with dairy-free alternatives to make this pie vegan-friendly. Coconut milk works great!
• Minty Fresh: Add a few drops of mint extract to the chocolate mixture for a refreshing mint chocolate flavor!

This no-bake pie is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth—perfect for any occasion! 🍰✨