Description
No-Bake Pineapple Cream Dessert is a light, tropical treat layered with a buttery graham cracker crust, fluffy pineapple cream filling, and sweet whipped topping. It’s refreshing, easy to make, and perfect for warm weather or whenever you crave a fruity, fuss-free dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to form the crust. Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, and mix until fully combined.
- Fold in the drained crushed pineapple until evenly distributed.
- Gently fold in half of the whipped topping until light and fluffy.
- Spread the pineapple cream filling evenly over the prepared crust.
- Top with the remaining whipped topping and spread it into an even layer.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.
- Optional: garnish with pineapple tidbits or toasted coconut before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the pineapple well to avoid a watery filling.
- Use homemade whipped cream if preferred, but stabilize it with a bit of powdered sugar.
- Add shredded coconut or chopped pecans for a crunchier texture.
- Chill overnight for best flavor and structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pineapple dessert, no-bake pineapple cream dessert, tropical dessert, summer treat, easy no-bake dessert