Description
Creamy no-bake pineapple cream dessert brings tropical sweetness to summer gatherings with minimal effort. Silky layers of tropical flavors and smooth textures promise delightful indulgence you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (20 ounces / 567 grams) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- 1 graham cracker crust
Sweetening Agents:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whip cream cheese and sugar in a spacious mixing vessel until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate whipped topping and vanilla extract delicately, folding gently to maintain airy texture.
- Integrate drained crushed pineapple thoroughly, ensuring even distribution throughout the creamy mixture.
- Transfer the luscious blend into prepared graham cracker crust, smoothing the surface with a spatula for an elegant finish.
- Refrigerate the dessert for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing flavors to meld and structure to solidify completely.
- When ready to serve, slice into precise portions and present chilled for a refreshing tropical-inspired treat.
Notes
- Opt for room temperature cream cheese to ensure a silky smooth texture without lumps.
- Drain pineapple thoroughly using a fine-mesh strainer to prevent excess moisture from making the dessert watery.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute graham cracker crust with almond or coconut flour-based crust.
- Enhance flavor by toasting coconut flakes and sprinkling on top before serving for added crunch and tropical taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg