Pineapple Delight

5 from 3 votes

Pineapple Delight is a delicious no-bake layered dessert that’s bursting with tropical flavor. With a buttery graham cracker crust, a rich and creamy cheesecake-style filling, and a sweet, tangy pineapple topping, it’s the perfect refreshing treat that will have you coming back for more!

Prep Time13

Chill Time4

Total Time4 13

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Layered Dessert, No Bake

Keyword: Pineapple Delight

Servings: Servings

Calories: 261kcal

Author: Jill

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

2 cups crushed graham crackers
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter melted

Cheesecake Layer

8 ounces cream cheese softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar

Pineapple Topping

20 ounces crushed pineapple drained
8 ounces Cool Whip thawed

Instructions

Graham Cracker Crust

Start by mixing the crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter in a medium-sized bowl. Stir until the mixture holds together when pressed.
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to form the crust. Use the back of a spoon or the bottom of a glass to smooth it out.
Place the dish in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the cream layer.

Cream Cheese Layer

Beat the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and mix until fully combined.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled graham cracker crust.

Assemble

Spread the drained crushed pineapple evenly over the cream layer.
Gently spread the Cool Whip over the pineapple layer, making sure to cover the entire dish evenly.
Chill and serve:
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the layers to set.
Once ready, slice into squares or rectangles and serve chilled. Enjoy!

Notes

Keep leftovers covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The dessert stays fresh for up to 3 days.
For added presentation, sprinkle crushed graham crackers or toasted coconut flakes on top right before serving.
To avoid a soggy dessert, make sure to thoroughly drain the crushed pineapple before spreading it. You can press the pineapple against a sieve with a spoon to remove excess juice.
Use an offset spatula or a butter knife to ensure each layer is smooth and even. This will give your dessert a pleasing, professional look when sliced.
For the best texture and flavor, serve Pineapple Delight cold directly from the fridge. Avoid letting it sit out too long as the cream layers might soften.

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