No-Bake Pineapple Dream Dessert
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No-Bake Pineapple Dream Dessert
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This No-Bake Pineapple Dream Dessert is creamy, smooth, and sweet, with a graham cracker pecan crust and a delicious cream cheese pineapple filling. It’s become a family favorite in my house, and I bet it will in yours too. Sweet and cool treats like this are always great at holiday gatherings or family dinners.
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Ingredients
Crust:
- 2 1/2 cups Graham cracker crumbs divided
- 1/2 cup pecans finely processed in a food processor
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup butter softened to room temperature
- 2 1/3 cups powdered sugar
- 8 ounce container frozen whipped topping thawed
- 20 ounce can crushed pineapple drained very well
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
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Instructions
Make the crust:
- In a large bowl mix all the crust ingredients and stir until combined.
- Transfer 2 cups of the crumb mixture to a 9 x 9 square baking dish and press it firmly into the bottom of the pan.
- Chill in the fridge for 15 mins.
- Set aside the remaining crumb mixture. You will use it for the topping.
Make the filling:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter together until creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar and beat on low-medium speed until smooth. Stop to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
- Next, add a heaping tablespoon of the well-drained crushed pineapple, lime juice, zest, and coconut extract. Stir to combine.
- After that, spread the cream cheese mixture over the chilled graham cracker crust.
- In a separate bowl, combine the whipped topping with the remaining pineapple, and add the coconut. Stir well until fully combined.
- Spread the whipped topping mixture over the cream cheese layer evenly and gently using the back of a spoon.
- Finally, sprinkle the remaining graham cracker crumb mixture on the top.
- Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
- I always take a few extra minutes to really drain the crushed pineapple before mixing it in. If you skip that step, the filling can end up too watery and the dessert won’t hold together as well. I usually pour the pineapple into a small strainer and gently press it with a spoon or a clean paper towel to get out the extra juice. It’s a small step, but it really helps keep the layers firm and creamy.
- I like to refrigerate the dessert overnight to let it firm up nicely. It tastes even better the next day.
- Toasted coconut makes such a difference. It adds a nutty flavor that I love.
- When I want to make it look a bit more fun and bright, I mix in a tiny bit of yellow food coloring, just about half a teaspoon.
- I always take a minute to smooth the top layer evenly so every slice looks nice and nothing tilts to one side.
- Sometimes I bake the crust at 350°F for eight minutes to help it set up firmer. Just let it cool all the way before adding the filling.
- When I’m short on time, I grab a pre-made graham cracker crust from the store. It’s super quick and still tastes great.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
622kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
466mg
(19%)
Potassium
275mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
53g
(106%)
Vitamin A
962IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
99mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 622 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 622kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 466mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 53g | 106% |
| Vitamin A | 962IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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