Layered Coconut Pecan Squares

Prep: 30 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 9 Cuisine: American

Layered Coconut Pecan Squares offer a delightful combination of creamy pudding, toasted coconut, and crunchy pecans, making them a perfect sweet treat for gatherings and special occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsifted flour
  • 2/3 cup chopped nuts
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 1/3 cups coconut
  • 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 (4 serving size) package vanilla instant pudding

Instructions

  1. Mix flour with 1/3 cup of the chopped nuts and the melted butter; press into the bottom of a 9-inch square pan.
  2. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes; cool.
  3. Toast remaining pecans and 1/3 cup of coconut on a baking sheet at 325°F for about 5 minutes.
  4. Beat the softened cream cheese; blend in 1/2 cup of milk.
  5. Add the remaining milk and pudding mix; beat slowly until blended, about 2 minutes.
  6. Add the remaining coconut; pour over the baked crust.
  7. Spread whipped topping over the pudding layer.
  8. Top with toasted coconut and pecans.
  9. Chill for about 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

735 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.4g 19% DV
Total Fat 51.8g 66% DV
Carbs 60.4g 22% DV
Fiber 3g 11% DV
Sugar 18.5g 37% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 265.8mg 12% DV
Potassium 417.3mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 101.8mg 34% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 129.5mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 4.9mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 163.5mg 13% DV
Iron 3.9mg 22% DV
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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