Description
Creamy no-bake pineapple cream dessert blends tropical flavors with smooth textures. Cool summer treat delivers refreshing sweetness without oven heat, perfect for quick gatherings and simple indulgence you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (4 tbsps) melted butter
- 1 can (20 oz / 567 g) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 package (8 oz / 226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers and blend thoroughly with melted butter, creating a uniform mixture that will serve as the foundational layer.
- Press the graham cracker mixture firmly into the base of a serving dish, ensuring an even, compact crust that will support the creamy topping.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese and sugar together until the texture becomes silky and free of lumps, creating a smooth base for the dessert.
- Incorporate whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, folding gently to maintain the light, airy consistency.
- Add crushed pineapple to the cream mixture, stirring carefully to distribute the fruit evenly throughout the creamy filling.
- Spread the pineapple cream mixture over the prepared graham cracker crust, using a spatula to create a level, attractive surface.
- Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing the layers to set and flavors to meld together.
- Once fully chilled and firm, slice and serve the dessert cold, revealing the layers of creamy pineapple and crisp graham cracker base.
Notes
- Use a flat-bottomed glass or measuring cup to press graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly for a compact, crisp base.
- Drain crushed pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making the dessert watery and maintain a creamy texture.
- Substitute cream cheese with coconut cream and use dairy-free whipped topping to create a vegan-friendly version of this dessert.
- Prepare this dessert up to 2 days in advance, keeping it covered in the refrigerator for a convenient and stress-free dessert option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 243 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 135 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg