Ah, Pineapple Dream Dessert—light, creamy, sweet-tangy, and dangerously easy. This is one of those no-bake classics that disappears fast at potlucks and family gatherings 🍍✨
Pineapple Dream Dessert (No-Bake)
Ingredients
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1 cup graham cracker crumbs
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½ cup butter, melted
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1 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, well drained
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1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (Cool Whip)
Instructions
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Make the crust
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Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter.
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Press into the bottom of an 8×8 or 9×9 dish. Chill 10 minutes.
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Cream layer
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Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
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Fold in drained crushed pineapple.
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Fold in whipped topping
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Gently fold until light and fluffy.
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Assemble & chill
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Spread mixture over crust.
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Refrigerate at least 2–4 hours (overnight is best).
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Why Everyone Loves It
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No baking
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Creamy + fruity without being heavy
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Perfect balance of sweet and tangy
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Great make-ahead dessert
Easy Variations
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Extra tropical: Add shredded coconut
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Crunchy topping: Sprinkle toasted coconut or chopped pecans
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Cherry version: Add maraschino cherries on top
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Mini cups: Layer in jars or cups for parties
If you want, I can give you a 3-ingredient shortcut version, a pineapple-coconut twist, or a holiday-style layered version that looks fancy but takes minutes