Pineapple Dream Dessert Recipe

Pineapple Dream Dessert Recipe

Pineapple Dream Dessert is an easy, creamy, and delectable summer treat! With cream cheese, pineapple, whipped topping, and graham crackers, this no-bake dessert is perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

For the crust:

– ½ cup salted butter
– 2 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

For the filling:

– 4 ounces cream cheese (½ block), softened to room temperature
– ½ cup butter (1 stick), room temperature
– 2 cups powdered sugar
– 8-ounce container frozen whipped topping (COOL WHIP), thawed
– 20-ounce can crushed pineapple (drained really well)

Instructions:

– Preheat the oven to 300°F.

– Prepare the crust: Crush the graham crackers and drain the can of crushed pineapple thoroughly.

– Melt ½ cup salted butter in a medium, microwave-safe bowl. Mix in 2 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs until well combined.

– Firmly press 2 cups of the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch square baking dish. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then let it cool completely. Set aside ½ cup of the crumb mixture for the topping.

– Make the filling: In a stand mixer or with an electric mixer, beat together 4 ounces of cream cheese and ½ cup butter until creamy.

– On low speed, gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in a heaping tablespoon of the drained crushed pineapple.

– Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled graham cracker crust.

– In another bowl, combine the thawed whipped topping with the remaining crushed pineapple. Stir until thick and well-mixed.

– Spread the whipped topping mixture over the cream cheese layer, smoothing it with the back of a spoon.

– Sprinkle the reserved graham cracker crumbs on top.

– Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Slice and serve this creamy, dreamy dessert!