12 Coconut Recipes That Taste Like They Came Straight From the Tropics
Craving a taste of paradise without leaving your kitchen? These 12 coconut recipes are bursting with tropical flavor, bringing sunshine and island vibes to every bite. From creamy desserts to vibrant savory dishes, each recipe showcases coconut in a deliciously unexpected way. Whether you’re dreaming of sandy beaches or just want to spice up your weekly menu, these coconut-packed creations are your passport to flavor.
Easy From-Scratch Coconut Pudding Recipe
This creamy coconut pudding recipe is quick and easy to make on the stovetop with simple ingredients you probably have in your pantry now!
Coconut Pancakes
It’s not brunch without pancakes. Coconut pancakes are delicious in all the right ways. Light, fluffy, and coconutty, this irresistible stack will be a new breakfast favorite!
Coconut Cream Pie
This coconut cream pie features a buttery crust, thick and creamy custard, a sweet whipped topping, and toasted coconut flakes! It’s a tasty tropical dessert that is incredibly easy to prepare and sure to be one of your new favorite treats! You can make the entire thing from scratch or choose to use a few store-bought ingredients to make it even simpler!
Lemon Coconut Poppy Seed Cake
Lemon Coconut Poppy Seed Cake is a light, delicious choice that is perfect for any spring or summer gathering. This easy cake mix recipe is a fabulous, no-fuss dessert option.
The Best Coconut Cake Recipe
This incredible coconut cake recipe combines fluffy coconut-flavored cake with a creamy coconut cream cheese frosting, all topped up with shreds of sweetened coconut flakes. Easy to make and great for Easter, Mother’s Day, birthdays and celebrations.
Coconut Tres Leches Cake
Toasted Coconut Tres Leches Cake is a sponge cake soaked in three milks and topped with a delicate whipped topping and flaked coconut.
Coconut Cheesecake Tart
With a graham cracker crust and toasted coconut topping, this Coconut Cheesecake Tart makes an easy dessert! Cream cheese and whipped topping make a light, creamy cheesecake.
Whole Wheat Coconut Muffins
Moist and tender whole wheat coconut muffins for a great grab-n-go breakfast.
Chocolate Coconut Creme Pies
A simple recipe for Mounds-stuffed, soft, chocolate cookies stuffed with coconut creme. These Chocolate Coconut Creme Pies are sure to be a hit with coconut lovers!
Iced Coconut Oatmeal Cookies
Soft & chewy powdered sugar iced coconut oatmeal cookies are great for bake sales and cookie exchanges. The soft cookies freeze well and make delicious gifts!
Tropical Piña Colada Cinnamon Rolls (with Coconut Rum Icing)
I’ve had this idea in my head for years…a cinnamon roll that tastes exactly like a piña colada. I wasn’t sure I could actually pull it off… but like my caramelized pineapple upside-down rolls, here we are. And honestly? They turned out even better than I imagined!
Coconut Custard Pie
There are only 6 ingredients in this Coconut Custard Pie filling, and you’ll have the pie ready for the oven in about 10 minutes. Each slice of this custard pie is loaded with coconut flavor. It’s the perfect dessert for holidays, and for coconut lovers, is a fun change from traditional coconut cream pie.
