If you love this pineapple delight cake, try our oreo delight and strawberry delight for other tasty choices.
MORE PINEAPPLE RECIPES:
Pineapple Upside Down Cake | Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake
INGREDIENTS FOR Pineapple Delight
You will need:
1 3/4 cups of graham crackers, crushed (plus 1 tablespoon for garnish) 1 tablespoon sugar 1 stick plus 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 stick butter, softened 1 teaspoon clear vanilla 8-ounce container of whipped topping 20-ounce can of crushed pineapple in heavy syrup, drained
Pro Tip: If you can’t find crushed graham crackers, you can crush them yourself by placing them into a Ziploc and a rolling pin.
Substitutions and Additions
Whipped topping: If you cannot find a container of Cool Whip or prefer to make your own, try our homemade whipped cream recipe.
Graham Crackers: If you want a different flavor for the base, try crushed vanilla wafers in place of the graham crumbs.
How to Make This Pineapple Delight Recipe
PRO TIP: It’s highly recommended to make this dessert a day ahead of time and refrigerate it overnight. This will allow it to thicken and makes it easier to cut into slices.
STEP ONE: In a small bowl combine the 1 3/4 cups of crushed graham crackers, 1 stick plus 1 tablespoon of melted butter, and 1 tablespoon of sugar.
STEP TWO: Lightly spray an 8×8 baking dish (metal or glass is fine). Press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of the baking dish.
STEP THREE: Preheat the oven to 325°F and bake for 10 minutes. Allow the crust to cool completely.
PRO TIP: Make sure that your crust is completely cool before going on to your second layer. It’s important that the crust is cooled so that the following layers set properly on top of it.
STEP FOUR: Using either a stand mixer or a handheld mixer, cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and vanilla.
STEP FIVE: Carefully add the powdered sugar a 1/2 cup at a time. Mix until the cream cheese mixture is smooth.
STEP SIX: Evenly spread the cream cheese filling over the completely cooled crust.
STEP SEVEN: Using the same bowl as the one used for the filling, gently fold the pineapple into the whipped topping.
STEP EIGHT: Gently spread over the top of the cream cheese layer. Add the additional 1 tablespoon of crushed graham crackers to the top as garnish.
STEP NINE: Place the baking dish in the refrigerator for 4 hours to ensure the dessert is properly set.
How To Serve
Make this pineapple dream delight for a potluck or a picnic. It is so easy to whip up, you really don’t need any reason at all to serve this. If you want to go all out and add even more decadence, add a scoop of no-churn vanilla ice cream to your plate.
Serve this with our iced tea, raspberry iced tea, sweet peach iced tea, or our southern strawberry sweet tea on the side.
Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: Keep this delightful dessert refrigerated until serving. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
IN THE FREEZER: This pineapple delight recipe freezes well. You should place your dessert uncovered in the freezer until solid. Then, you can cover it and return it to the freezer for up to a month before defrosting it in the refrigerator.
A creamy, dreamy whipped cream and sweet pineapple topping, a velvety cream cheese center, and a crunchy graham cracker crust, what more could you ask for? This Hawaiian pineapple delight dessert is an excellent choice to whip up anytime.
FAQ Can you freeze pineapple delight?
You can freeze pineapple delight for up to a month. Cover in plastic wrap before freezing. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.
Do you have to bake this recipe?
This recipe is ALMOST no-bake. You just have to bake the crust before adding the other layers.
Is this recipe the same as Pineapple Lush or Pineapple Lasagna?
Yes! This recipe goes by many names, including pineapple lush, pineapple dream and pineapple lasagna.
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Print Pineapple Delight Luscious layers of pineapple-filled whipped cream, cream cheese and graham crackers make this pineapple delight dessert an ideal cold treat. Course Dessert Cuisine American Keyword Pineapple Delight Recipe Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Chill Time 4 hours Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes Servings 8 Calories 550kcal Ingredients 1 3/4 cup graham crackers crushed (plus 1 tablespoon for garnish) 1 tbsp sugar 1 stick butter melted (plus 1 tablespoon) 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar 4 oz cream cheese softened 1 stick butter softened 1 tsp clear vanilla 8 oz whipped topping 20 oz crushed pineapple in heavy syrup drained Instructions Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly spray an 8×8 baking dish (metal or glass is fine). In a small bowl combine the 1 3/4 cups of crushed graham crackers, 1 stick plus 1 tablespoon of melted butter, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Press the graham cracker mixture in the bottom of the baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes. Allow the crust to completely cool. Using either a stand mixer or a handheld mixer, cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and vanilla. Carefully add the powdered sugar a 1/2 cup at a time. Mix until the cream cheese mixture is smooth. Evenly spread the cream cheese filling over the completely cooled crust. Using the same bowl as the one used for the filling, gently fold the pineapple into the whipped topping. Gently spread the whipped topping over the cream cheese layer. Add the additional 1 tablespoon of crushed graham crackers to the top as garnish. Place the baking dish in the refrigerator for 4 hours to ensure the dessert is properly set. Keep refrigerated until serving. Video Notes I’ve seen some recipes call for graham cracker crust. It’s an easy substitution if you don’t have wafers on hand. Nutrition Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 399mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 953IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg
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