Here’s a light, tropical, and super easy No-Bake Pineapple Cream Dessert — a refreshing treat made with simple ingredients, no oven required. Perfect for summer or when you need a quick, crowd-pleasing dessert!
🍍 NO-BAKE PINEAPPLE CREAM DESSERT
Serves: 6–8
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Chill Time: 2–4 hours (or overnight)
✅ Ingredients:
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple in juice (do not drain)
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust or 1½ cups crushed graham crackers + ⅓ cup melted butter (to make your own)
🔹 Instructions:
1. Make the Crust (if homemade):
- Mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter.
- Press into the bottom of an 8×8″ dish or a pie pan.
- Chill while you make the filling.
2. Make the Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
- Stir in the entire can of crushed pineapple (with juice).
- Fold in the whipped topping until smooth and fluffy.
3. Assemble & Chill:
- Pour the mixture into the crust and smooth the top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2–4 hours, or overnight, until set.
4. Serve:
- Garnish with pineapple chunks, toasted coconut, or maraschino cherries if desired.
- Slice and serve cold!
🥄 Optional Add-ins:
- ½ cup shredded coconut (for a tropical twist)
- ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- A squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavor
Would you like a sugar-free version or one made into individual cups or jars for serving?