Description
Pineapple Dream Dessert is a luscious no-bake treat featuring a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, whipped topping, and crushed pineapple. This refreshing and easy-to-make dessert is perfect for warm days or anytime you want a light yet indulgent sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) tub whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
For Garnish (Optional)
- Extra graham cracker crumbs or chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix thoroughly until the crumbs are well coated. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish to form a firm crust layer.
- Make the cream cheese mixture: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and softened butter until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer or by hand for about 2–3 minutes.
- Add powdered sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese and butter mixture, beating continuously until the mixture is well combined, fluffy, and smooth.
- Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated, maintaining the lightness of the mixture.
- Add pineapple: Carefully stir in the well-drained crushed pineapple evenly throughout the mixture, ensuring no excess liquid remains to prevent sogginess.
- Assemble the dessert: Spread the pineapple cream cheese mixture evenly over the prepared graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Garnish: Sprinkle extra graham cracker crumbs or chopped pecans on top if desired to add texture and flavor.
- Chill: Cover the dish with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until the dessert is set and chilled through.
- Serve: Once set, slice into squares and serve chilled for a refreshing, creamy dessert experience.
Notes
- Ensure the crushed pineapple is well drained to avoid a soggy filling.
- You can double the recipe to fit a 9×13-inch pan if serving more guests.
- For a lighter alternative, use reduced-fat cream cheese and light whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 1/9 of the dessert)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
