Baked Coconut Cream

Ingredients

• 1 (14-ounce) can cream of coconut
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut flakes
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl, combine cream of coconut, cream cheese, coconut flakes, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
3. Pour mixture into a greased 9-inch baking dish.
4. Bake for 25 minutes.
5. Serve warm or cold.

Interesting Facts

• Cream of coconut is a thick, sweet syrup made from coconut, sugar, and water. It is used to flavor desserts and cocktails.
• Coconut flakes are made from dried and shredded coconut meat. They add a sweet, nutty flavor and texture to desserts.
• Cream cheese is a soft, white cheese made from cow’s milk. It has a mild, slightly tangy flavor and is often used in baking.