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No-Bake Pineapple Dream Dessert

No-Bake Pineapple Dream Dessert is a creamy and refreshing treat layered with a buttery graham cracker crust, a luscious pineapple-infused filling, and a light whipped topping.
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Ingredients
  

  • **For the Crust:**
  • - 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • - 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • **For the Filling:**
  • - 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
  • - 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • - 2 cups powdered sugar
  • - 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple, drained
  • - 1 8 oz container whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
  • **For Topping:**
  • - 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • - Hand or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • - 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. **Prepare the Crust:**
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
  3. **Make the Filling:**
  4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and softened butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar until fully combined.
  5. **Add Pineapple:**
  6. Fold in the drained crushed pineapple. Gently fold in the whipped topping until the filling is light and fluffy.
  7. **Assemble the Dessert:**
  8. Spread the filling evenly over the prepared crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  9. **Add Topping:**
  10. Sprinkle crushed graham crackers on top if desired.
  11. **Chill:**
  12. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
  13. **Serve:**
  14. Slice into squares and enjoy a slice of tropical paradise!