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Panama Canal Dessert

Panama Canal Dessert

With its combination of creamy coconut, crunchy nuts, and sweet raisins, it is the perfect treat for any occasion.
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5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Panamanian
Keyword: Panama Canal Dessert, Panamanian Recipe
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 551 kcal
Panama Canal Dessert

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 9x13 inch baking dish

Ingredients

Layer #1

  • 1.5 cups flour
  • ¾ cup margarine softened
  • ½ cup walnuts chopped

Layer #2

  • 1 8 ounce package cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 4 ounces Cool Whip

Layer #3

  • 3 4 ounce packages instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 4.5 cups milk

Layer #4

  • 8 ounces Cool Whip

Instructions

  • Cream flour, margarine, and nuts. Press into 9 x 13 pan.
  • Cook for 10 minutes @ 350°F Let cool.
  • Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, cool whip until smooth.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture on crust.
  • Mix together pudding mix and milk.
  • Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow the dessert to cool for 10-15 minutes.
  • Pour onto cream cheese mixture.
  • Once pudding is set up, spread cool whip on evenly.
  • Refrigerate until serving.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Make sure to let your first layer cool before adding second layer.
Make sure pudding is set up, before spreading on cool whip evenly.
Let the dessert chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving to allow it to set properly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 689mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 37g
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