Tropical Twinkie Delight Recipe

Escape to paradise with this vibrant Tropical Twinkie Delight! A surprisingly easy-to-make dessert that's bursting with tropical flavors. Layers of creamy pudding, crushed pineapple, and fluffy Cool Whip atop a bed of golden twinkies create a dreamy, no-bake treat. Perfect for potlucks, parties, or a simple weeknight indulgence. Customize it with your favorite tropical fruits like bananas, strawberries, peaches, or maraschino cherries for an extra burst of flavor! Chill and enjoy this tropical twist on a classic.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 250 mins
Calories 304 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Tropical Twinkie Delight

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How to Make Tropical Twinkie Delight

  1. Line the bottom of a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with 15-18 Twinkies.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 (3.4 ounce) package of coconut cream pudding mix (or vanilla pudding mix) with 2 cups of cold milk until smooth.
  3. Let the pudding stand for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
  4. Spread 1 (20 ounce) can of crushed pineapple, undrained, evenly over the layer of Twinkies.
  5. Pour the thickened pudding over the pineapple layer and spread evenly.
  6. Spread 1 (8 ounce) container of Cool Whip over the pudding layer.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set completely. Garnish with your choice of sliced bananas, strawberries, peaches, or maraschino cherries before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

123g

Fat

60g

Carbs

13g

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