Here’s a quick and creamy No-Bake Pineapple Cream Dessert — light, fluffy, and perfect for summer or holiday gatherings.
🍍 No-Bake Pineapple Cream Dessert
Ingredients (serves 6–8)
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 prepared graham cracker crust (or 1½ cups crushed graham crackers + ¼ cup melted butter for homemade)
- Optional garnish: whipped cream, pineapple chunks, toasted coconut, or maraschino cherries
Instructions
1. Make the Filling
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Fold in drained crushed pineapple until evenly combined.
2. Assemble the Dessert
- Spoon the pineapple cream mixture into the prepared graham cracker crust.
- Smooth the top with a spatula.
3. Chill
- Refrigerate 2–4 hours, or until set.
- Optional: garnish with extra whipped cream, pineapple chunks, or toasted coconut before serving.
Tips
- Extra tropical flavor: Add a teaspoon of rum extract or coconut extract.
- Layered version: Alternate layers of crushed graham crackers and pineapple cream in a trifle dish.
- Individual servings: Use small cups or jars for a cute presentation.
If you want, I can also give you a lighter whipped topping version, a jello-style version, or a mini dessert shooter version.
