Description
Creamy “No-Bake Pineapple Dream” dessert brings tropical paradise right to sweet-craving hearts. Luscious layers of pineapple, whipped cream, and graham cracker crust promise cool comfort you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (20 ounces/567 grams) crushed pineapple in juice
- 1 package (3.4 ounces/96 grams) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 container (8 ounces/227 grams) whipped topping, thawed
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 package graham crackers (about 9 full sheets), crushed
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) melted butter
Garnish Ingredients:
- Optional: maraschino cherries
- Optional: shredded coconut
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers and blend thoroughly with melted butter until fully integrated, creating a uniform mixture that holds together when pressed.
- Transfer the cracker mixture into a 9×9-inch pan, using firm, even pressure to craft a compact base layer that will support the creamy topping.
- Refrigerate the crust for approximately 15 minutes to solidify while preparing the filling.
- Empty the crushed pineapple with its natural juice into a mixing bowl, then incorporate vanilla pudding mix, stirring until the combination achieves a slightly thickened consistency.
- Introduce thawed whipped topping into the pineapple mixture, folding gently to maintain a light, airy texture without deflating the cream.
- Extract the chilled crust from the refrigerator and meticulously spread the pineapple cream filling across the surface, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Return the assembled dessert to the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing flavors to meld and the texture to set completely.
- Before serving, optionally embellish with maraschino cherries or sprinkle shredded coconut for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Ensure graham crackers are finely crushed for a compact, even crust that holds together well when slicing.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help them blend smoothly and prevent lumpy texture in the filling.
- Substitute graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs for celiac-friendly version.
- Drain pineapple slightly if you prefer a firmer, less liquid dessert consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 251 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 165 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg