Description
Creamy pineapple dream dessert whisks tropical paradise into a luxurious no-bake wonder. Cool graham cracker crust meets silky pineapple filling, delivering sweet comfort with each heavenly spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Pineapple Dream Dessert
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (20 ounces / 567 grams) can crushed pineapple, drained well
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip) or homemade whipped cream
Butter and Sugar Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 grams) unsalted butter, softened and melted
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Optional Garnish:
- ¼ cup toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
- Craft a robust foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar until achieving a cohesive texture. Carefully press the mixture into the bottom of a rectangular baking dish, creating a uniform base with gentle, firm pressure.
- Transform cream cheese and butter into a silky, whipped consistency using an electric mixer. Gradually introduce powdered sugar, whipping until the mixture becomes airy and luxurious.
- Incorporate drained crushed pineapple into the cream cheese blend, folding gently to distribute fruit evenly throughout the creamy mixture.
- Transfer the pineapple-infused cream cheese layer onto the prepared graham cracker crust, spreading smoothly to cover the entire surface with precise, gentle movements.
- Crown the dessert with a generous layer of whipped topping, ensuring complete coverage of the pineapple layer. Enhance visual appeal by sprinkling toasted coconut flakes across the top for added texture and flavor.
- Allow the dessert to rest and harmonize in the refrigerator for a minimum of four hours, preferably overnight, enabling the layers to set and flavors to deeply meld.
- When ready to serve, slice into neat squares, revealing the beautiful layered composition. Present chilled for optimal taste and refreshing experience.
Notes
- Ensure graham cracker crust is firmly pressed to create a stable base for the creamy filling.
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making the dessert watery.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for smoother, lump-free mixing and better incorporation of ingredients.
- Experiment with alternative crusts like crushed shortbread or vanilla wafers for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg