Description
Easy Pineapple Delight is a refreshing dessert that combines a buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy filling, and a light pineapple topping, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 3 cups (300 g) graham cracker crumbs
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2¼ cups (270 g) powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5 mL) vanilla extract
- 1½ cups (360 mL) heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons (24 g) powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons (10 mL) vanilla extract
- 2 cans (about 400 g each) crushed pineapple, well drained
- Extra graham cracker crumbs for garnish
- Pineapple pieces, optional for garnish
- Whipped cream, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9 × 13-inch (23 × 33 cm) baking dish. Combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until evenly moistened.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool completely.
- Beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla.
- Spread the filling evenly over the completely cooled crust. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes. Cool completely before adding the pineapple layer.
- Beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Make sure the crushed pineapple is very well drained. Gently fold it into the whipped cream.
- Spread the pineapple-whipped-cream mixture evenly over the cooled filling.
- Sprinkle with extra graham cracker crumbs or add small pineapple pieces on top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably longer, until firm and thoroughly chilled.
- Cut into squares and serve cold.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the pineapple is well drained to avoid a soggy topping.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Feel free to customize the garnish with additional fruits or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg