Fluffy cream layers with juicy pineapple and a soft cookie crust. Refreshing and irresistible.
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes
❄ Chill Time: 2–3 hours
⏳ Total: ~3 hours
🍽 Servings: 8–10
🛒 Ingredients
Base
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1½ cups crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafers
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½ cup melted butter
Creamy Filling
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8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup heavy whipping cream (or whipped topping)
Pineapple Layer
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1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, well drained
Topping (Optional)
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Toasted coconut
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Maraschino cherries
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Crust
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Mix crumbs with melted butter
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Press into a dish or springform pan
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Chill 10 minutes
2️⃣ Cream Layer
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Beat cream cheese, sugar & vanilla until smooth
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Whip cream to stiff peaks
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Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture
3️⃣ Assemble
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Spread cream layer over crust
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Sprinkle drained pineapple evenly on top
4️⃣ Chill
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Refrigerate 2–3 hours until set
5️⃣ Serve
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Garnish with coconut or cherries
🍽 Texture & Flavor
✔ Light & creamy
✔ Refreshing pineapple tang
✔ Soft, melt-in-mouth layers
✔ Not overly sweet
⭐ Tips & Variations
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Extra firm: Add 1 tsp gelatin to cream layer
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No cream cheese: Use vanilla pudding
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Coconut twist: Add coconut cream to filling
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Mini cups: Assemble in glasses for parties
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Low-sugar: Use sugar-free whipped topping
📊 Nutrition (Approx per serving)
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Calories: 290
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Fat: 20g
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Carbs: 24g
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Protein: 4