Easy Pineapple Dessert
Treat yourself to a tropical escape with this Easy Pineapple Dessert—a no-bake, crowd-pleasing recipe that comes together in just 15 minutes! Featuring juicy crushed pineapple, creamy vanilla pudding, and fluffy Cool Whip, this dessert is layered over a buttery graham cracker crust for an irresistible combination of flavors and textures. Perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or a quick weeknight indulgence, this chilled treat is garnished with fresh pineapple chunks, a dusting of powdered sugar, and mint leaves for a pop of freshness. With no cooking required, this easy-to-prepare pineapple dessert is as simple as it is delicious, making it the ultimate solution for effortless entertaining or sweet cravings.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 20 ounces Crushed pineapple (canned, with juice)
- 3.4 ounces Instant vanilla pudding mix
- 8 ounces Cool Whip (or whipped topping, thawed)
- 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
- 0.25 cup Fresh pineapple chunks (optional, for garnish)
- 4 leaves Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and resemble wet sand.
Press the graham cracker mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch serving dish or pie dish to create the crust. Set aside.
In another mixing bowl, combine the canned crushed pineapple (along with its juice) and the instant vanilla pudding mix. Stir until the mixture is fully blended and begins to thicken slightly.
Fold the thawed Cool Whip into the pineapple and pudding mixture until completely incorporated, using a spatula for gentle mixing.
Spread the pineapple and Cool Whip mixture evenly over the prepared graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Refrigerate the dessert for at least 1 hour to allow it to set and chill properly.
Before serving, garnish with powdered sugar, fresh pineapple chunks, and mint leaves, if desired.
Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy your easy pineapple dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1807 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.2 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.8 g | 229% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1953 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 292.7 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 192.7 g | ||
| Protein | 11.0 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 824 mg | 18% | |
*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.
