Pineapple Coconut Layered Dessert

**Ingredients:**

– **Crust:**
– 2 cups crushed graham crackers
– 1/2 cup melted butter
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar

– **Filling:**
– 2 cups crushed pineapple (drained)
– 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
– 2 cups cold milk
– 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

– **Topping:**
– 1 cup whipped topping (or freshly whipped cream)
– 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
– Pineapple chunks for garnish (optional)

**Instructions:**

1. **Prepare the Crust:**
– In a medium bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
– Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to set.

2. **Prepare the Filling:**
– In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
– In another bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.
– Gradually add the pudding mixture to the cream cheese mixture, beating until smooth and well combined.
– Fold in the drained crushed pineapple and 1 cup of shredded coconut.

3. **Assemble the Dessert:**
– Spread the cream cheese and pineapple mixture evenly over the prepared crust.
– Spread the whipped topping evenly over the cream cheese layer.
– Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded coconut evenly over the whipped topping.
– Garnish with pineapple chunks if desired.

4. **Chill and Serve:**
– Refrigerate the dessert for at least 2-3 hours, or until set.
– Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Enjoy your delicious Pineapple Coconut Layered Dessert!