Pineapple dream is one of those perfect potluck desserts. Cream cheese, pineapple, whipped cream and graham
This pineapple dream dessert is one of my family’s favorites. You know those desserts that seem to be at all the family gatherings? Those recipes that your grandma has been making for years? Like Ambrosia or Watergate Salad. This is one of those desserts.
This light and fluffy pineapple cream cheese dessert can be easily transported, hence it appearing at all those family functions, and rarely has leftovers. I’ve had similar reactions to this Chocolate Lasagna recipe, everyone seems to love it. So the only thing you’ll take home is a dish that needs washing!
Above is a quick video showing the simple process of this delicious dessert. Scroll to the end to print out the full recipe with ingredient list.
Pineapple dream dessert is one of those perfect potluck desserts. Cream cheese, pineapple, whipped cream and graham
Back in the late 60’s Cool Whip entered the marketplace. It only took two years for this convenience item to become the company’s best-selling item. Cool Whip has come under fire many times and the current version now contains milk and cream. However, if you prefer, you can substitute freshly made whipped cream for the Cool Whip in this recipe.
If you love the idea of this pineapple dream dessert, you’ll love the strawberry version too- Strawberry Dream Dessert. You’re basically replacing the pineapples for strawberries and you have yourself another ultra-delicious one-pan dessert!
Pineapple Dream Dessert 🍍 Don’t Lose This Recipe 🫵
Ingredients:
Crust:
- 2½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For Layers:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup cream cheese
- 1 cup Cool Whip
- 1 large can (2½ cups) crushed pineapple, well drained
Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 300°F (148°C).
2️⃣ Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until mixed. Press 2 cups into a 9×9 baking dish. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
3️⃣ Beat cream cheese and softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar until well blended.
4️⃣ Spread cream cheese mixture over the crust, leveling it out.
5️⃣ Mix remaining pineapple with Cool Whip and spread over the cream cheese layer.
6️⃣ Sprinkle remaining graham cracker mixture on top.
7️⃣ Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
8️⃣ Enjoy! Stay with me for more kitchen inspiration—thank you for following! 💖