Description
Tropical pineapple cream dessert promises creamy indulgence without oven time. Chilled layers of tangy fruit and silky cream invite sweet exploration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1 package (8 ounces / 226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whipped topping
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) melted butter
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and blend thoroughly with melted butter, ensuring complete moisture distribution throughout the mixture.
- Press the cracker-butter blend firmly and uniformly across the bottom of an 8×8-inch pan, creating a compact and even foundation.
- Whip cream cheese until silky smooth, gradually incorporating sugar and vanilla extract to develop a creamy consistency.
- Gently fold whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining a light and airy texture.
- Carefully drain pineapple chunks, removing excess liquid to prevent watery filling.
- Integrate drained pineapple pieces into the cream mixture, distributing evenly for balanced flavor throughout the dessert.
- Delicately spread the pineapple cream filling over the prepared graham cracker crust, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Refrigerate the dessert for minimum 2 hours, allowing the filling to set and flavors to meld together.
- Remove from refrigerator, slice into neat squares, and serve chilled for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed oat cookies for a celiac-friendly version.
- Reduce sugar content by using Greek yogurt instead of full-fat cream cheese and adding a natural sweetener like stevia.
- Experiment with different fruit combinations by substituting pineapple with fresh mango, passion fruit, or mixed berries for varied flavor profiles.
- Enhance texture and nutrition by sprinkling toasted coconut flakes or chopped nuts on top before serving for added crunch and depth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 176 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg