No-Bake Pineapple Cream Dessert Recipe
This No-Bake Pineapple Cream Dessert is a luscious, creamy treat combining a buttery graham cracker crust with a smooth pineapple and cream cheese filling, topped with pineapple chunks and shredded coconut. Perfectly chilled, it’s a refreshing and easy dessert that requires no oven time.
- Author: Amy
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Filling
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 3/4 cup confectioner’s sugar
- 8 oz tub whipped topping
- 14–16 oz large can crushed pineapple, drained
Topping
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- Prepare the Crust: Mix the graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a bowl. Add the melted butter and stir until well combined. Press this mixture firmly into an 8 x 8- or 9 x 9-inch pan to form an even crust layer.
- Make the Filling Base: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and confectioner’s sugar together until the mixture is very smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate Whipped Topping and Pineapple: Beat in the tub of whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined. Then gently fold in the well-drained crushed pineapple to maintain a light texture.
- Assemble the Dessert: Spread the pineapple cream filling evenly over the prepared crust in the pan. Arrange the pineapple chunks on top and sprinkle with shredded coconut for added texture and flavor.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate the dessert thoroughly for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight, to allow it to firm up and the flavors to meld beautifully before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the crushed pineapple well to prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
- For extra flavor, you can toast the shredded coconut before sprinkling it on top.
- This dessert is best served chilled straight from the refrigerator.
- Use a pan with removable sides for easier slicing and serving if available.
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