Chocolate Coconut Caramel Dessert
1 box Girl Scout Caramel deLites
3 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 cups non-dairy whipped topping, thawed
1 1/4 cups cold milk
1 pkg. (4-serving) instant coconut creme pudding and pie filling
1/4 cup toasted coconut
3 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate mini morsels
Non-stick cooking spray
Place cookies in a food processor or blender; process until fine crumbs. Spray bottom of a 9-inch square pan with non-stick cooking spray. Combine cookie crumbs and margarine; press evenly in bottom of prepared pan. Using an electric mixer beat cream cheese with sugar and 2 tablespoons milk until smooth. Blend in 3/4 cup whipped topping. Spread evenly over cookie layer. Pour 1 1/4 cups milk into a bowl. Add pudding mix and beat 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth. Pour over cream cheese layer. Chill several hours or overnight. Spread a thin layer of coconut on a baking sheet and bake in 325 degree oven for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently; cool. Just before serving, spread remaining 3/4 cup whipped topping evenly over top of dessert; sprinkle toasted coconut and mini morsels on top of dessert. To serve, cut into 12 portions.
Makes: 12 servings |