Description
A no-bake tropical treat featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, sweet pineapple-infused cream cheese filling, and fluffy whipped cream topped with shredded coconut. Perfect for summer gatherings, this layered dessert offers a refreshing balance of textures and flavors without the need for an oven.
Ingredients
2.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1.5 cups powdered sugar, sifted
3 cups whipped cream (divided)
20 oz pineapple chunks, drained and patted dry
1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or toasted, for garnish)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl
Stir until crumbs resemble wet sand
Press two-thirds of the mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish as the crust
In another bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth
Fold in half of the whipped cream and 1 cup of pineapple chunks
Spread the mixture over the crust
Top with remaining crust mixture and chill for 1 hour
Add remaining whipped cream layer and garnish with shredded coconut
Refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm
Notes
Prep all components 1 hour before assembly to ensure ingredients are chilled
For extra flavor, toast the shredded coconut with a pinch of cinnamon
Worried about flavor intensity? Increase vanilla to 2 tsp or add a splash of coconut milk to the filling
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours
- Prep Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American / Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of the dessert
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg