Description
Pineapple Dream Dessert blends creamy layers of tropical delight with a buttery graham cracker crust. Refreshing pineapple filling and fluffy cream cheese create a sublime dessert you’ll want to savor until the last sweet bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (20 oz / 567 g) crushed pineapple, drained well
- 8 oz (227 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, softened and melted
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip) or homemade whipped cream
- ¼ cup toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
- Crust Creation: Pulverize graham crackers with melted butter and sugar, blending until uniformly combined. Press the mixture firmly into a rectangular baking dish, establishing a solid, compact foundation that will support the subsequent layers.
- Creamy Base Formation: Whip cream cheese and butter using an electric mixer until achieving a velvety smooth texture. Gradually fold in powdered sugar, continuing to blend until the mixture transforms into a light, airy consistency that promises decadent richness.
- Pineapple Fusion: Gently fold drained crushed pineapple into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring an even distribution that marries the tropical fruit with the creamy base. Spread this luscious layer meticulously across the prepared graham cracker crust, creating a uniform surface.
- Topping Finesse: Lavish the dessert with a billowing layer of whipped topping, completely concealing the pineapple layer. Embellish the surface with a delicate sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes, adding both visual intrigue and textural contrast.
- Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate the dessert for a minimum of four hours, allowing the layers to harmonize and flavors to intensify. For optimal results, let it rest overnight, transforming the individual components into a cohesive, mouthwatering creation.
- Serving Presentation: Slice the chilled dessert into precise squares, revealing the stunning layered composition. Serve cold to maximize the refreshing and indulgent experience of this tropical-inspired treat.
Notes
- Crust Consistency Matters: Ensure graham cracker crumbs are finely ground and evenly mixed with butter to create a stable, compact base that won’t crumble when serving.
- Prevent Watery Filling: Thoroughly drain crushed pineapple to eliminate excess moisture, which could compromise the cream cheese layer’s smooth texture and structural integrity.
- Softening Ingredients: Allow cream cheese and butter to reach room temperature before mixing to guarantee a silky, lump-free blend that whips smoothly and incorporates powdered sugar effortlessly.
- Chilling is Crucial: Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours or overnight, which allows layers to set properly and enhances the flavor profile, transforming individual components into a harmonious, cohesive dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg