Ingredients :
- Ingredients Notes for No-Bake Pineapple Cream
- Dessert:Graham Crackers: The base layer, providing a sweet and crunchy texture.
- Alternatively, use digestive biscuits or vanilla wafers.Cream Cheese: Softened, to blend smoothly into the filling for a rich, creamy texture.
- Whipped Topping: Adds lightness and fluffiness to the cream layer.
- You can use store-bought or homemade whipped
- cream.Pineapple: Crushed pineapple in juice, well-drained, is mixed into the cream layer for that tropical flavor.
- Sugar: Sweetens the cream cheese mixture.Lemon Juice: Enhances the pineapple’s tanginess and helps balance
- the sweetness.Butter: Melted, mixed with graham cracker crumbs for the crust.
Instructions :
- Recipe Steps:Prepare the Crust:Combine Ingredients:In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
- Press and Chill:Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish, forming a firm, even layer. Chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
- Make the Filling:Beat Cream Cheese:In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 package (8 oz) softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.Add Sugar and Vanilla:Add 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and continue beating until well combined.
- Incorporate Pineapple:Stir in 1 can (20 oz) well-drained crushed pineapple.
- Fold in Whipped Cream:Gently fold in 2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping until the mixture is uniform.
- Assemble the Dessert:Spread Filling:Spread the pineapple and cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.Chill
- Refrigerate: the dessert for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to set completely and develop the flavors.
- Garnish and Serve:Top and Garnish:Before serving, top with additional whipped cream or whipped topping, chopped nuts, and maraschino cherries if desired.
- Serve:Cut into squares and serve chilled.INGREDIENTSFOR THE CRUST:2 cups graham cracker crumbs1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted1/4 cup granulated sugar
- FOR THE FILLING:1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained well1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup powdered sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
- FOR TOPPING:Extra whipped cream or whipped toppingChopped nuts (optional, for garnish)Maraschino cherries (optional, for garnish)Enjoy your delightful No-Bake Pineapple Cream Dessert, perfect for any occasion
Enjoy!
