Ooooh yes — Pineapple Dream Dessert is that retro, no-bake, creamy-crunchy sunshine-in-a-pan vibe we all secretly (or not-so-secretly) love. It’s super easy, perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or whenever you need a tropical treat with minimal effort.
Pineapple Dream Dessert
Ingredients:
Crust:
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1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
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2 tbsp sugar (optional)
Filling:
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1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip or whipped topping
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1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained well
Instructions:
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Make the crust:
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Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
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Press firmly into a 9×9 or 9×13 dish (depending on how thick you want your layers).
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Chill in the fridge while you prep the filling.
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Make the filling:
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In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy.
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Add powdered sugar and beat again.
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Fold in Cool Whip and the well-drained crushed pineapple. (Too much juice = a runny dessert, so really squeeze it!)
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Assemble:
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Spread the pineapple mixture evenly over the crust.
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Optional: sprinkle extra graham crumbs or crushed nuts on top for a little flair.
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Chill:
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best for slicing clean squares).
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Optional Add-ons:
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Coconut flakes folded into the filling or sprinkled on top
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Chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch
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Maraschino cherry garnish for that retro diner look
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Use vanilla wafer crumbs or crushed shortbread cookies instead of graham crust