No Bake Pineapple Dream Dessert

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If you’re craving a light and creamy dessert that’s quick to make and full of summery flavor, this pineapple dream dessert is just the thing. With a buttery graham cracker crust and fluffy pineapple cream cheese filling, it’s a no-bake classic that always hits the spot.

Pineapple dream dessert sliced on a plate.

I love making this easy dessert recipe in the summer when turning on the oven feels like too much. It comes together fast and chills in the fridge until you’re ready to serve. It’s sweet, simple, and guaranteed to disappear at any gathering.

Why You’ll Love This Pineapple Dream Dessert

Easy No Bake Recipe:
No oven needed, just mix, layer, and chill. It’s the perfect dessert for hot days or when you don’t feel like baking.
Light, Creamy, And Refreshing:
The whipped filling is smooth and airy, with sweet crushed pineapple that adds a tropical twist in every bite.
Perfect For Parties And Potlucks:
This recipe makes a 9×13 pan, so it’s great for feeding a crowd. It’s always one of the first desserts to disappear!
Make-Ahead Friendly:
Chill it for a few hours or overnight, and it’s ready to serve when you need it.

Ingredient Notes

Ingredients to make pineapple dream dessert in bowls including graham cracker crumbs, whipped topping, cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and crushed pineapple.

Make sure to check the recipe card for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

Graham Cracker Crumbs – These make the buttery, slightly crunchy base that gives the dessert its structure and classic flavor. You can use store-bought crumbs or crush your own.
Butter – Melted butter combines with the graham cracker crumbs to form the crust. It adds richness and helps everything to hold together. It’s also used in the filling to add richness and a smooth texture.
Cream Cheese – It gives the filling its creamy, slightly tangy base. Softening it ahead of time makes mixing much easier and helps the filling to turn out nice and smooth.
Powdered Sugar – It sweetens the filling while keeping it light and fluffy. It dissolves easily into the cream cheese mixture without making it taste grainy.
Crushed Pineapple – It brings the signature tropical flavor, just make sure to drain it well so the filling doesn’t get watery.
Cool Whip or Whipped Topping – Folds easily into the filling to give it that airy, light, dreamy texture.

How To Make Pineapple Dream Dessert

A bowl of graham cracker crumbs and melted butter poured over them.

Graham crackers mixed with butter and ready to press into the pan.

Add the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter together in a bowl. Mix together until they are well combined.

Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish, making sure it’s spread evenly to make the crust.

Place the baking dish into the fridge to chill the crust for 10 minutes.

A mixing bowl with softened butter and cream cheese.

The cream cheese and butter mixed together.

Next, beat together the softened cream cheese and softened butter until they are smooth and creamy.

Then add the powdered sugar and beet until well blended.

Drained, crushed pineapple added to the filling mixture.

Crushed pineapple mixed into the filling.

Gently fold in the drained, crushed pineapple.

Cool Whip folded into the pineapple filling.

Then fold in the Cool Whip until the mixture is light and fluffy.

A dish of pineapple dream dessert with a slice removed.

Spread the pineapple filling evenly over the graham cracker crust. Sprinkle the top with crushed graham crackers. Then cover and chill for 4 hours or overnight.

Storage Tips

Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate. This dessert keeps well for up to 3-4 days, making it a great make-ahead option for parties or easy weeknight treats.

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FAQ

You can use homemade or store-bought whipped cream for the filling, but it won’t hold up as well as the whipped topping does. If possible, try to find stabilized whipped cream.

I’ve only used canned crushed pineapple in this recipe. I don’t know if fresh fruit would work the same.

I usually use salted butter, but both will work well. Just use whatever you have on hand.

Pineapple Dream Dessert

Pineapple Dream Dessert is a light and creamy no-bake treat that's bursting with tropical flavor. With a buttery graham cracker crust, it's easy to make and always a hit!

Prep Time 15

Chill Time 4

Total Time 4 15

Serving Size servings

Ingredients

8 oz package cream cheese softened
½ cup butter softened
2 cups powdered sugar
20 oz can crushed pineapple drained
8 oz tub Cool Whip

Instructions

In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan to form an even crust. Chill for 10 minutes.
Beat the softened cream cheese and softened butter together until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and beat until well blended.
Gently fold in the drained crushed pineapple. Fold in the Cool Whip until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Spread the pineapple filling evenly over the graham cracker crust. Top with additional crushed graham crackers. Cover and chill for 4 hours – overnight.

Nutrition

These values are from a nutritional database and automatically calculated, and should only be used as an approximation.

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Kim Mills is a homeschooling mom of 6 and lives on an urban homestead in Ontario, Canada. Blogging at Homestead Acres she enjoys sharing tips to help you save money, grow and preserve your own food.