Description
This Easy Pineapple Dream Dessert is a no-bake, creamy treat featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth cream cheese filling, whipped topping, and sweet crushed pineapple. Perfect for summer gatherings or anytime you want a quick, refreshing dessert without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 2 tablespoons crushed graham crackers (for topping)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained well
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, mix the crushed graham crackers with melted unsalted butter until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch dish to form an even crust layer.
- Make the filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps. Fold in the thawed whipped topping carefully until fully combined for a light texture.
- Add the pineapple: Gently fold the well-drained crushed pineapple into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring an even distribution without breaking down the pineapple too much.
- Assemble the dessert: Spread the prepared filling evenly over the graham cracker crust layer in the dish. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of crushed graham crackers on top for a crunchy finish.
- Chill and serve: Cover the dessert with plastic wrap or a lid, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set firmly. Slice into 9 squares and serve chilled for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure the crushed pineapple is very well drained to avoid a soggy crust and overly wet filling.
- You can double the recipe and prepare it in a 9×13-inch dish for serving a larger crowd.
- For added texture and flavor, sprinkle toasted coconut flakes or chopped nuts on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (about 1/9 of recipe)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
