Pineapple Dream Dessert
Searching for an ambrosial dessert to elevate your next potluck? Look no further than the Pineapple Dream Delight. This dish masterfully combines cream cheese, pineapple, whipped topping, and graham cracker crumbs to create a heavenly treat that is simply irresistible.
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Servings: 12
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1/2 cup Butter Unsalted
- 2 1/2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs approximately 2 sleeves
For the Luscious Layers:
- 1/2 cup Butter Unsalted, and Softened
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sifted
- 4 oz Cream Cheese Softened
- 8 oz Cool Whip Fat-Free
- 20 oz Pineapple Crushed and Well-Drained
Instructions
Preheat Your Oven
- Kickstart your culinary journey by preheating your oven to 300°F.
Craft the Crust
- Start by melting the unsalted butter and letting it cool. Then, in a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix them until uniformly combined. Press 2 cups of this crumbly goodness into a 9x9 square pan and bake for a timeframe of 8 to 10 minutes. Allow it to cool on a wire rack.
Create the Creamy Layer
- In a mixer, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until you achieve a creamy consistency. Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the sifted powdered sugar. Once integrated, increase the speed and beat well for approximately a minute. Infuse this mixture with a heaping tablespoon of the drained pineapple. Evenly spread this decadent layer over the cooled crust.
Assemble and Refrigerate
- Gently fold the remaining pineapple into the Cool Whip. Lavish this mixture atop the cream cheese layer. Finally, sprinkle the remaining graham cracker crumbs to add that final touch. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, although overnight is optimal.
Notes
No-Bake Alternative: If the weather or your mood discourages oven usage, fret not. You can still make a delectable crust without baking. Prepare as instructed and then refrigerate it for 20 minutes to allow the butter to solidify and set the crust.
