Description
Creamy pineapple dream dessert whisks tropical paradise onto your plate with layers of luscious flavor. Smooth graham cracker crust and silky pineapple filling promise sweet satisfaction that delights dessert enthusiasts everywhere.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Base:
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, chopped
- 1 can (20 oz / 567 g) crushed pineapple
Creamy Layers:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs, then blend with melted butter and granulated sugar until thoroughly combined.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into a 9×13 inch baking dish, creating an even, compact base layer.
- Refrigerate the crust for 15 minutes to help it set and become firm.
- In a mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until smooth and creamy, gradually incorporating powdered sugar.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, creating a light and airy texture.
- Drain excess liquid from crushed pineapple, then distribute chopped fresh pineapple and crushed pineapple evenly over the chilled crust.
- Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture over the pineapple layer, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Cover the dessert with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and layers to set.
- Before serving, slice into squares and optionally garnish with additional pineapple chunks or a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs.
Notes
- Ensure graham crackers are finely crushed to create a smooth, compact crust that holds together well.
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making the dessert soggy and compromising the texture.
- Whip cream cheese until completely smooth to eliminate any lumps and create a silky, creamy filling.
- Chill the dessert for the full recommended time to allow flavors to develop and layers to set properly, resulting in a more cohesive and delicious treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg