Here’s an easy, crowd-pleasing No-Bake Pineapple Cream Dessert—cool, creamy, and perfect for any time of year 🍍
No-Bake Pineapple Cream Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, well drained
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 prepared graham cracker crust
or graham crumbs for layering
Instructions
- Mix pudding
In a bowl, whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thick (about 2 minutes). - Add pineapple
Stir in drained crushed pineapple. - Fold in Cool Whip
Gently fold until smooth and fluffy. - Assemble
Spread mixture into graham cracker crust
or layer with graham crumbs in a dish. - Chill
Refrigerate at least 2–4 hours (overnight is best). - Serve cold
Optional Variations
- Coconut pineapple: Add ½ cup shredded coconut
- Cherry top: Spoon cherry pie filling over the top
- Orange pineapple: Use orange-flavored pudding
- WW-friendly: Use sugar-free pudding + fat-free Cool Whip
Tips
- Drain pineapple very well to avoid a runny dessert
- For extra firmness, chill the bowl before mixing
- Garnish with pineapple tidbits or whipped topping
If you want a 3-ingredient version, no crust option, or retro church-potluck style, I can adjust it for you!
