No Bake Pineapple Dessert

This no bake pineapple dessert is an updated take on classic pineapple fluff and the old-fashioned five cup salad. While I still get requests for that original recipe, this version replaces the sour cream with whipped cream. The result is a much creamier texture that sets up in the refrigerator and slices cleanly into neat squares.

Easy No Bake Pineapple Dessert Ingredients

No-Bake Pineapple Dessert Instructions

This no bake pineapple dessert starts with a crushed graham cracker crust and takes about 30 minutes to put together from start to finish. It needs to chill in the refrigerator for at least a couple of hours before serving.

Graham Cracker Crust Layer

In a medium bowl, add the graham cracker crumbs.

Melt the butter and drizzle it over the crumbs.

Stir until evenly combined.

Spoon the mixture into the bottom of a 9 × 13 inch pan. Spread it out to cover the entire pan and press firmly into place. Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.

Pineapple and Marshmallow Layer

Open the crushed pineapple and mandarin oranges and place them in a colander. Set aside to drain well. You do not need to reserve the juice.

In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and 10 oz of marshmallows. Mini marshmallows melt more easily, but large marshmallows work as well if chopped.

Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until the marshmallows are fully melted and the mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and half of the shredded coconut. Set aside to cool.

While the marshmallow mixture cools, beat the whipping cream until fluffy. Add the powdered icing sugar a little at a time and continue beating until soft peaks form.

Spoon about three-quarters of the whipped cream into the cooled marshmallow mixture. You don’t need to measure exactly. Fold gently until just combined.

Remove the graham cracker crust from the refrigerator. Spoon the marshmallow mixture over the crust and spread it evenly with a knife.

Sprinkle the drained pineapple and mandarin oranges evenly over the marshmallow layer.

Spread the remaining whipped cream over the fruit layer, then sprinkle with the remaining coconut.

Refridgerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.

Once chilled, the dessert is firm enough to slice into large squares, with layers that hold together well.

How to Keep Pineapple Cream Dessert

This recipe does not freeze well, its best eaten within a day or two of making so that the graham cracker crust keeps it texture.. To store the pineapple dessert keep it covered in the fridge in an air tight container.

More Delicious No Bake Desserts to Try

No bake desserts are fantastic for busy days . Always easy to make, I can never have enough No Bake Recipes in my files. Here are some other recipes for you. Let me know what you think.