Pineapple Delight Recipe

Indulge in this nostalgic Pineapple Delight, a make-ahead refrigerator dessert perfect for potlucks or a special occasion. This creamy, dreamy treat features a buttery wafer crust, a luscious pineapple filling, and a delightful whipped cream topping. Prepare it a day ahead for effortless entertaining or freeze it for later enjoyment! A delightful twist: try substituting chopped peaches for the pineapple for a summery variation.

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 38 mins
Calories 554.2 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pineapple Delight

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How to Make Pineapple Delight

  1. **Crust:** Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine 1/2 cup melted butter with 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers or wafer cookies.
  3. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the crumb mixture for topping.
  4. Press the remaining crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  6. **Filling:** Let the crust cool completely.
  7. In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in 2 cups powdered sugar and 2 large eggs until well combined.
  8. Spread the creamy mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
  9. Top with 2 cups drained crushed pineapple.
  10. Gently spread 1 cup of whipped cream over the pineapple.
  11. Sprinkle the reserved crumbs over the whipped cream.
  12. Decorate with 5-6 maraschino cherries.
  13. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
  14. Can be made up to 2 days ahead or frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw completely before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

87g

Fat

87g

Carbs

19g