Description
Pineapple Dream Dessert is a refreshing and creamy treat with layers of graham cracker crust, cream cheese filling, pineapple, and Cool Whip. It’s a perfect dessert for summer gatherings, holidays, or any occasion where you want something light, sweet, and tropical. This dessert is easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Layers:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Cool Whip (or whipped topping)
- 1 large can (2½ cups) crushed pineapple, well drained
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (148°C).
- Make the Crust: Combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until well mixed. Press 2 cups of the mixture into the bottom of a 9×9 baking dish. Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer: In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy and smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue mixing until well-blended.
- Spread the Cream Cheese Mixture: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled graham cracker crust, leveling it out with a spatula.
- Prepare the Pineapple Layer: In another bowl, mix the remaining crushed pineapple (drained) with the Cool Whip. Spread this mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Finish with Graham Cracker Mixture: Sprinkle the remaining graham cracker crumbs over the top of the dessert.
- Refrigerate: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for the layers to set and firm up.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice the dessert into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Be sure to drain the pineapple well to prevent excess moisture that can make the dessert too runny.
- For a firmer dessert, refrigerate it overnight.
- You can substitute Cool Whip with homemade whipped cream if you prefer.
- Prep Time: 10-15 mins
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes (for the crust)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg