Description
Tropical pineapple cream dessert brings island flavors to your table with minimal effort. Creamy layers of sweet pineapple and smooth cream cheese create a refreshing treat you’ll love to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (20 ounces / 567 grams) crushed pineapple
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whipped cream or whipped topping
Crust Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (180 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup (76 grams) butter
Sweetening Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, ensuring thorough incorporation. Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of a serving dish, creating a compact and even base layer.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency. Gently fold in whipped cream and drained crushed pineapple, blending ingredients until uniformly distributed.
- Carefully spread the creamy pineapple mixture over the prepared graham cracker crust, using a spatula to create a smooth, level surface.
- Place the dessert in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing the cream to set and flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, optionally garnish with additional pineapple chunks or a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or oat cookies for a celiac-friendly version.
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess moisture making the crust soggy, using a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
- For a lighter texture, use low-fat cream cheese and whipped topping, reducing overall calorie content without compromising flavor.
- Enhance tropical vibes by garnishing with toasted coconut flakes or adding a sprinkle of crushed macadamia nuts before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg