Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Pineapple Dream Dessert
Pineapple Dream Dessert is made with crushed pineapple, graham crumbs, and powdered sugar.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Original yield
- Serves 12
- Ingredients
- 7 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Desserts
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Allow for chilling
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
2. Preheat as directed
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
3. Allow for cooling
Include the cooling stage before the next step.
Get to know the ingredients
graham crumbs (divided, 2 sleeves)
In the method: Combine the crumbs and butter and toss together until incorporated.
powdered sugar (sifted)
In the method: Turn the mixer down to low and add the powdered sugar one cup at a time until incorporated.
unsalted butter (softened)
In the method: Melt butter in the microwave and allow to cool.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 12. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 2 1/2 cups graham crumbs (divided, 2 sleeves)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 cup unsalted butterIngredient note
Source: 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)Ingredient note
Source: 4 oz cream cheese (softened)Ingredient note
Source: 8 oz Cool Whip (fat-free)Ingredient note
Source: 20 oz crushed pineapple (drained well)
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
A little more help as you go
Fold at the stated step
Keep the folding step in the mixing sequence.
Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Follow the microwave stages
Use the settings, sequence and checks specified for the microwave.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the oven. Start with this step: Preheat oven to 300 F. (See no-bake option above in "Before You Begin")
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
What happens at the end?
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Keep the folding step in the mixing sequence.
Additional recipe notes
Drain the crushed pineapple very well. Press it in a fine mesh strainer until it stops dripping, or the filling will be runny. Set the cream cheese and the filling butter out ahead of time. Both need to be at room temperature to beat smooth. Plan for at least 4 hours in the refrigerator, and overnight is best. No bake option: chill the crust in the refrigerator for 20 minutes instead of baking it.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: amandascookin.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
