Orange Pineapple Dessert

Brighten up your dessert table with this refreshing Orange Pineapple Dessert, a no-bake treat that's as easy to make as it is to enjoy! This layered delight combines the tropical sweetness of crushed pineapple, the vibrant zest of orange-flavored gelatin, and a velvety whipped topping, all resting atop a buttery vanilla wafer cookie crust. Perfectly balanced between tangy and creamy, this chilled dessert is ideal for summer gatherings, potlucks, or a simple weeknight indulgence. With minimal prep time and bold citrus flavors, this crowd-pleaser will quickly become a family favorite. Serve it cold and garnish with fresh orange slices or an extra dollop of whipped topping for an elegant finish. Keywords: no-bake dessert, orange pineapple dessert, tropical dessert, easy dessert recipe, gelatin dessert.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 20 oz Crushed pineapple (canned, in juice)
• 6 oz Orange-flavored gelatin powder
• 1 cup Boiling water
• 1 cup Cold water
• 8 oz Whipped topping (such as Cool Whip, thawed)
• 1 cup Vanilla wafer cookies
• 4 tbsp Butter

Directions

Step 1

Drain the crushed pineapple, reserving the juice in a small bowl. Set aside both the pineapple pieces and the juice.

Step 2

In a medium heatproof mixing bowl, combine the orange-flavored gelatin powder and 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved.

Step 3

Add the reserved pineapple juice and 1 cup of cold water to the gelatin mixture. Stir well to combine, then refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until slightly thickened but not fully set.

Step 4

While waiting for the gelatin to cool, prepare the crust. Place the vanilla wafer cookies into a food processor and pulse until they form fine crumbs.

Step 5

Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or over the stove, then mix it with the cookie crumbs until evenly coated.

Step 6

Press the cookie crumb mixture into the base of an 8x8-inch pan to form an even crust. Refrigerate the pan to firm up the crust while finishing the filling.

Step 7

Gently fold the whipped topping into the partially set gelatin mixture until smooth and creamy.

Step 8

Fold the drained crushed pineapple into the gelatin-whipped topping mixture. Make sure it's evenly distributed.

Step 9

Pour the pineapple-orange mixture over the chilled cookie crust, spreading it evenly.

Step 10

Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours or until fully set.

Step 11

Slice into squares and serve chilled. Optionally, garnish with additional whipped topping or orange segments.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1613.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2451.5

Total Fat 98.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 131.6mg	0%
Sodium 1494.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 380.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.9g	0%
Total Sugars 277.0g
Protein 22.0g	0%

Vitamin D 9.0IU	0%
Calcium 136.4mg	0%
Iron 1.7mg	0%
Potassium 683.3mg	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: 35.4%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 61.0%