Layered Pineapple Dream
Light and airy, this Layered Pineapple Dream is a heavenly dessert that you could eat forkful after forkful of. Made with a graham cracker crust and layers of luscious cream cheese, Cool Whip, and pineapple filling, this easy dessert recipe would be perfect to make for a spring or summer get together with friends and family. When you bring this awesome layered dessert to a potluck or party, you're sure to get rave reviews from the crowd. For even more delicious ideas for pineapple desserts, try our full collection, 13 Easy Pineapple Desserts.
Chilling Time4 hr
Cooking Time10 min
Ingredients
- For the Crust:
- 2 1/2 cup graham crumbs (2 sleeves)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
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- For the Layers:
- 2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounce Cool Whip
- 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple, drained well
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
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Melt butter in the microwave and allow to cool.
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Combine the crumbs and butter and toss together until incorporated. Press 2 cups of the crumb mixture firmly into an 99 square pan and bake for 8-10 minutes. Place on wire rack to cool.
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Beat the cream cheese and butter together until creamy. Turn the mixture down to low and add the powdered sugar one cup at a time until incorporated.
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Turn up and beat well for a minute or so. Add a heaping tablespoon of the drained pineapple and stir in with a rubber spatula.
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Spread the cream cheese and pineapple mixture over the crust.
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Fold the remaining pineapple into the Cool Whip and spread on top of the cream cheese mixture.
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Sprinkle the remaining graham cracker crumb mixture on top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.