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This No-Bake Pineapple Cream Dessert combines a buttery graham cracker crust with a creamy pineapple cheesecake filling and fluffy whipped topping for an easy make-ahead dessert everyone loves. Perfect for summer parties, family gatherings, potlucks, holiday celebrations, and backyard cookouts, this refreshing no-bake pineapple dessert delivers tropical flavor with minimal effort and no oven required.

No-Bake Pineapple Cream Dessert

This No-Bake Pineapple Cream Dessert combines a buttery graham cracker crust with a creamy pineapple cheesecake filling and fluffy whipped topping for an easy make-ahead dessert everyone loves. Perfect for summer parties, family gatherings, potlucks, holiday celebrations, and backyard cookouts, this refreshing no-bake pineapple dessert delivers tropical flavor with minimal effort and no oven required.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Crust
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • For the Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 20 oz crushed pineapple thoroughly drained
  • 2 cups whipped topping divided
  • For Garnish
  • Extra graham cracker crumbs
  • Pineapple tidbits optional

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch or 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric hand mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

  1. Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until evenly moistened.
  2. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a baking dish.
  3. Refrigerate crust while preparing filling.
  4. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  5. Fold in drained pineapple.
  6. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping until fully combined.
  7. Spread filling evenly over chilled crust.
  8. Top with remaining whipped topping.
  9. Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs and garnish as desired.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  11. Slice and serve chilled.

Notes

Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent a runny filling.
Overnight chilling creates the best flavor and cleanest slices.
Add toasted coconut for a tropical twist.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Great make-ahead dessert for holidays, cookouts, Easter, Mother's Day, and summer parties.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)