No Bake Dessert with Toasted Coconut and Dulce de Leche Recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: whipping cream

Coconut cream adds a tropical flavor and is dairy-free.

dulce de leche

🥗Healthier: caramel sauce

💰Cheaper: sweetened condensed milk

Caramel sauce is easier to find and less expensive.

toasted coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Unsweetened coconut flakes reduce sugar content.

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: evaporated milk + sugar

💰Cheaper: milk + sugar

This swap maintains creaminess while saving costs.

Put the dulce de leche inside a bowl.

Add the softened cream cheese and mix.

Add the softened butter and mix.

Add the whipped topping and vanilla extract, then fold until well combined.

Put some of the palmeritas cookies at the bottom of the pan.

Top with the cream mixture and spread evenly.

Top with more cookies.

Top with another layer of cream and spread evenly.

Sprinkle the toasted shredded coconut on top.

Let set inside the fridge for a minimum of 3 hours.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens