Pineapple Dream Dessert
A delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring layers of crushed pineapple, cream cheese, and vanilla wafer cookies that brings a taste of summer to your gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 package cream cheese (8 oz), softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 cup vanilla wafer cookies, crushed
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Creaming together: In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Folding in pineapple and topping: Fold in the drained crushed pineapple and whipped topping until well combined.
- Layering the mixture: In a serving dish, layer the cream cheese mixture, crushed vanilla wafer cookies, and optional ingredients like coconut and walnuts.
- Repeating layers: Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with whipped topping on the top.
- Chilling for perfection: Refrigerate for at least 120 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled, topped with fresh fruit or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat. It can be made ahead of time and tastes even better after a day in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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