Looking for a spectacular tropical dessert? If you’re a coconut lover (like me!), you’re in for a treat. From creamy panna cotta to nostalgic coconut ice or fudgy brownies, I’ve pulled together a collection of indulgent coconut desserts that are sweet, comforting and just a little bit sunshine-y. Want no bake? No problem! Want light and fruity? It’s here. Want decadent? That’s here too!

Coconut Panna Cotta with Raspberry Sauce

This coconut panna cotta is creamy, delicate and tastes as gorgeous as it looks. With tart raspberry sauce, it’s easy to make and so elegant.

Closeup of a coconut panna cotta on a dessert plate, topped with raspberry sauce.

Jam and Coconut Sponge

This easy jam and coconut sponge is a soft and fluffy coconut sponge cake topped with jam and coconut. It’s a simple classic British dessert

Two pieces of jammy coconut sponge stacked.

Mango Coconut Cheesecake

A no-bake coconut cheesecake topped with mango panna cotta, this tropical dessert showstopper is an easy to make Summer on a plate. It’s a great make ahead dessert recipe too – simply mix up your ingredients and let the fridge do the rest.

A dessert with 3 layers in a loaf shape on a marble cake plate. Topped with slices of mango.

Coconut Tartlets

With a flaky, buttery pastry case, strawberry jam and sweet coconut filling, these coconut tartlets taste as beautiful as they look. The filling is soft and sweet and the perfect contrast to the buttery pastry. They’re a gorgeous tea-time dessert.

A batch of coconut tartlets with one broken in half to show the jam centre.

Coconut Ice

Coconut ice is a sweet, creamy, coconut filled classic. These little two-toned squares are so quick and easy to make and make a perfect food gift.

A batch of coconut ice squares on a marble benchtop.

Chocolate Coconut Brownies

Coconut lovers, this easy chocolate coconut brownies recipe is just for you! A fudgy and rich chocolate brownie, a sticky coconut filling and a topping of gooey ganache. You could call almost call them bounty brownies.

A closeup of one coconut brownie with others blurred in the background

Coconut and Raspberry Cake

With ribbons of raspberry and a soft, fluffy coconut flavour, this coconut and raspberry cake is perfect for morning or afternoon tea. The crunchy streusel topping takes this buttery loaf cake will be love at first bite.

Top down view of loaf cake cut into slices on a wire rack.

Coconut Mango Crumble

Coconut mango crumble is a sweet and tropical dessert perfect for summer. On the bottom a layer of soft, luscious mango and on top a crunchy crumble topping. Quick and easy to prepare, everyone will want seconds.

A pie dish filled with mango crumble with some scooped out.

Almond Coconut Cookies

Almond coconut cookies are chewy with a slightly crisp exterior and filled with the flavour of almond and coconut. These gluten-free almond cookies also have a zingy lemon kick.

Closeup of 10 almond coconut cookies.

Coconut Balls

These coconut balls are so easy to make, no bake and great for sharing with guests, or for gifting too. Sweetened coconut, smothered in chocolate – so yum!

A batch of coconut balls with one cut in half showing the inside.

Lime and Coconut Cake

This lime and coconut cake features deliciously soft and moist coconut cake and bright, zingy lime. A simple cake that’s beautifully finished with a light lime glaze.

Closeup of a slice of lime and coconut cake.

Passionfruit Cupcakes with Coconut Buttercream

These passionfruit cupcakes are soft and fluffy, coconut and passionfruit spiked cupcakes filled with passionfruit curd and topped with coconut buttercream.

A passionfruit cupcake cut open to show the filling inside.

Coconut Caramel Bars

These chewy coconut caramel bars are a delicious mix of buttery shortbread topped with caramel, coconut and a little chocolate. They’re incredibly delicious. 

12 coconut caramel bars drizzled with chocolate.

Raspberry Coconut Slice

This classic raspberry coconut slice is three layers of buttery cake, raspberry jam and crispy coconut. It’s sweet but not too sweet and utterly delicious. It also happens to be incredibly easy to make.

A stack of two pieces of raspberry coconut slice.

Ice Buns with Coconut

Iced buns are soft, fluffy, lightly spiced buns topped with a thick layer of icing and a sprinkling of coconut. They’re a little like an iced hot cross bun. Easy to make but you will need to plan for the rising time.

A sweet bun topped with white icing on a small dessert plate.

Coconut Apricot Balls

These Apricot Bliss Balls will take you about 15 minutes to make and are the perfect easy and delicious but healthy snack to keep you going all day.

A batch of apricot bliss balls on a sheet of baking paper.

Coconut Chocolate Fudge Slice

Coconut Chocolate Fudge Slice, with its fudgy base and it’s 4 ingredient fudgy chocolate frosting, is absolutely delicious and very easy to make. This simple coconut slice recipe takes just minutes to make and is just as perfect for afternoon tea as it is an after school snack.

A batch of chocolate coconut slice on a crumpled sheet of baking paper.

Coconut Lime Scones

Lime Coconut Scones are a zesty, tropical twist on a classic morning or afternoon tea recipe. These scones can even be made vegan. Making them is simple with this easy scone recipe.

A stack of two scones on a wire rack. Lime wedges in foreground. Whole lime in background. Grey table top

Coconut Lemon Slice

The classic Coconut Lemon Slice recipe but with a luscious creamy topping. This family favourite is an easy, no bake wonder that is the perfect afternoon tea treat.

Squares of lemon slice on a white wooden table with a gold knife to the side

Coconut Jam Drops

These incredibly simple Coconut Jam Drops are the perfect quick treat for afternoon tea or as a lunch box filler. Buttery coconut cookies, filled with a dollop of your favourite jam makes these a winner every time.

A stack of 5 coconut jam drops

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