Description
Pineapple Delight is a no-bake, creamy dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust layered with a luscious pineapple and cream cheese filling, topped with fluffy Cool Whip. Perfect for a refreshing treat that combines sweet tropical flavors with a smooth, velvety texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 20 ounces crushed pineapple (drained)
- 8 ounces Cool Whip (thawed)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted unsalted butter. Stir well until the mixture is evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish to form an even crust layer.
- Make the filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and powdered sugar, and continue to mix until fully combined and fluffy.
- Assemble the dessert: Fold the drained crushed pineapple and thawed Cool Whip gently into the cream cheese mixture until evenly incorporated. Spread the pineapple cream cheese filling evenly over the prepared graham cracker crust. Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 2 hours or until set before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the crushed pineapple is well-drained to prevent a soggy crust.
- For best results, soften cream cheese to room temperature before mixing.
- This dessert is best chilled for a minimum of 2 hours but can be refrigerated overnight.
- To make individual servings, layer in small cups or jars instead of a large dish.
