Sawdust Salad
Indulge in the creamy, dreamy layers of Sawdust Salad, a vintage-inspired no-bake dessert that’s as easy to make as it is delightful to eat. This crowd-pleasing recipe features a luscious combination of sweetened condensed milk, whipped cream, and softened cream cheese folded together to create a smooth, velvety base. Crumbled graham crackers form the “sawdust” layers, adding a satisfyingly crunchy texture, while vibrant crushed pineapple brings a burst of tropical sweetness. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or any occasion that calls for a chilled dessert, this make-ahead treat comes together in just 25 minutes and requires no baking. Serve it straight from a clear trifle dish to show off the stunning layers, and watch it disappear in no time! Keywords: no-bake dessert, vintage recipe, layered dessert, pineapple dessert, graham cracker recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (crumbled) graham crackers
- 20 ounces crushed pineapple (canned, drained)
- 8 ounces (softened) cream cheese
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
In a food processor, pulse graham crackers until finely crumbled. Set the crumbs aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Add the sweetened condensed milk to the cream cheese and beat together until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
In a trifle dish or clear serving bowl, begin layering the salad: start with a layer of graham cracker crumbs, followed by a layer of the cream mixture, and then a layer of drained crushed pineapple.
Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of graham cracker crumbs on top.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to set.
Serve chilled with a spoon and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3893 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 221.0 g | 283% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.8 g | 599% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 604 mg | 201% | |
| Sodium | 1844 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 419.2 g | 152% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 359.7 g | ||
| Protein | 54.0 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1455 mg | 112% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 2466 mg | 52% | |
*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.
