This easy pineapple dream dessert recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Pineapple dream dessert
This easy pineapple dream dessert recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- Crust:
- /2 cups graham crumbs 2 sleeves
- /2 cup unsalted butter
- Layers:
- cups powdered sugar sifted
- /2 cup unsalted butter softened
- oz cream cheese softened
- oz Cool Whip fat-free
- oz crushed pineapple drained well
Instructions
- Combine melted butter and cracker crumbs in a bowl and stir until uniform. Pour 2 cups of the mixture into a 9 * 9 “square baking dish, tamp the layer down with the flat bottom of the cup. Bake for 8-10 minutes in preheated oven to 300F.
- Beat cream cheese and softened butter with a mixer until creamy. Add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, and beat gently on low speed, then on high speed for 1 minute. Add 1 heaping spoonful of dried and chopped pineapple to the cream, mix. Place the creamy layer over the crust, spread with a spatula.
- Combine the Cool Whip with the remaining pineapple, stir gently, place on top of the creamy layer, and spread with a spatula. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Notes
- If you don’t have graham crumbs on hand, make your own by grinding a cracker in a blender to a gritty state.
- Do not beat cream cheese, butter, and icing sugar for more than 1 minute, otherwise, the butter may begin to flake.
Tips for the Best Pineapple dream dessert
- Pre-heat & Prep: Always gather all ingredients before cooking pineapple dream dessert.
- Flavor Adjustment: Adjust seasoning to taste near the end of cooking.
- Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.