Description
A creamy and tangy no-bake dessert with pineapple, cream cheese, and a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for summer, this sliceable treat requires just 25 minutes of prep time and no oven. Its refreshing contrast of flavors makes it a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing delight for all ages.
Ingredients
2¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup melted (unsalted) butter
2 packages (8 oz total) cream cheese, softened
1 cup drained crushed pineapple (about 2 cans)
2 cups heavy whipping cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp pineapple juice (for brushing)
Instructions
Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture into a lightly greased 8×8-inch baking dish or individual ramekins.
In a bowl, beat cream cheese and ½ cup sugar until smooth. Add drained pineapple and fold gently until evenly mixed.
Add heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture. Whisk until stiff peaks form and the texture is homogeneous.
Spread the filling over the prepared crust. Brush the top with pineapple juice for a glossy finish.
Chill the dessert for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully set before slicing and serving.
Notes
Ensure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for smooth blending.
For a halal-friendly version, confirm that the heavy whipping cream is non-GMO and pasteurized appropriately.
Substitute graham cracker crumbs with crushed digestive biscuits or halal-verified crumb alternatives.
Refrigerate overnight for optimal texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 48 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 (6-ounce) slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg