Grandma C's Pineapple Dessert

Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with "Grandma C's Pineapple Dessert"—a no-bake delight that's as easy to make as it is to love. This creamy, dreamy dessert combines layers of buttery graham cracker crust, a silky whipped cream cheese filling, and sweet, juicy pineapple chunks for a refreshing treat perfect for any occasion. Sweetened condensed milk and a splash of vanilla add indulgent richness, while a chilled set ensures every bite is perfectly luscious. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time, this refrigerator dessert is ideal for summer gatherings, potlucks, or whenever you crave a slice of sunshine. Easy, nostalgic, and irresistibly delicious, it's truly a recipe you'll want to pass down for generations!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 20 oz pineapple chunks (canned, in juice)
• 2 cups crushed graham crackers
• 1 stick unsalted butter (melted)
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
• 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned pineapple chunks, reserving about 2 tablespoons of the juice. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix the crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and granulated sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand.

Step 3

Press the graham cracker mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking dish to form the crust. Place in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the filling.

Step 4

In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.

Step 5

Add the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of reserved pineapple juice to the cream cheese. Mix until fully combined and smooth.

Step 6

In a separate cold bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 7

Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.

Step 8

Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the chilled graham cracker crust.

Step 9

Evenly layer the drained pineapple chunks over the cream cheese layer.

Step 10

Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture on top of the pineapple layer, smoothing it out with a spatula.

Step 11

Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the dessert to set.

Step 12

Before serving, garnish with additional crushed graham crackers or a few pineapple chunks, if desired. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1884.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5419.1

Total Fat 317.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 189.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 901.7mg	0%
Sodium 2548.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 594.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.3g	0%
Total Sugars 443.7g
Protein 69.3g	0%

Vitamin D 142.2IU	0%
Calcium 1717.0mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 2738.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.8%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 43.2%