Pineapple Dream Dessert
This(almost) no-bake dessert is super easy to make and so delicious you'll wonder why you don't make it more often. Crushed pineapple, cream cheese, whipped topping (or fresh whipped cream) and a graham wafer crust. Yum Yum!
Equipment
- 1 9x9 square baking dish (I prefer glass, but metal will also work)
Ingredients
For the Graham wafer Crust:
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 2½ cups graham wafer crumbs
- pinch of salt (optional)
For the Filling:
- 20 ounce can of crushed pineapple, drained well set aside
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature (1/2 of a package)
- ½ cup butter, at room temperature
- 2 cups powdered confectioners sugar Sifted for best results
- 8 ounce container of cool whip topping, thawed
Instructions
For the Graham wafer Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350℉
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham wafer crumbs and melted butter (and a pinch of salt if using). Stir until combined then measure out 2 cups (reserve the extra 1/2 cup for the top of the finished dessert)
- Press the 2 cups of mixture firmly into the bottom of the 9x9" baking dish then bake for 8-10 minutes to set.
- Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
For the Filling:
- With a hand mixer (or stand mixer), beat the 4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature, the ½ cup butter, at room temperature until creamy and smooth.
- Slowly add in the powdered sugar until it has all been incorporated, continue mixing.
- Add in 1/4 cup of the drained pineapple and stir to combine then spread the mixture over the cooled crust.
- In a separate bowl combine the remaining pineapple and the container of whipped topping and stir well.
- Spread the whipped topping mixture over top of the cream cheese layer (you may need to use an offset spatula to help spread it evenly).
- Once it is spread evenly, sprinkle the top with the reserved 1/2 cup of graham wafer crumb mixture then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
- I recommend refrigerating for 3 hours minimum before slicing and serving for the best results. Wash your knife with hot water between slices for a nice crisp edge (optional).
Notes
This is an easy dessert to whip up without much fuss. A family favorite for sure.