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Pineapple Dream

Pineapple Dream

A delightful Pineapple Dream dessert that combines creamy and fruity flavors in a graham cracker crust.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Refrigeration Time 4 hours
Total Time 23 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 bars
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 9 x 9 square pan
  • mixing bowl
  • microwave
  • electric mixer
  • rubber spatula
  • wire rack

Ingredients
  

Crust and Filling

  • 2.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cups butter, melted
  • 0.5 cups butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 8 oz Cool Whip
  • 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple, drained

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Melt the ½ c. butter in the microwave and let it cool.
  • Combine the crumbs and butter, then press 2 cups of the crumb mixture firmly into a 9 x 9 square pan and bake for 8-10 minutes. Place on a wire rack and cool.
  • Beat the cream cheese and ½ c. softened butter together until creamy. Turn the mixer down to low and add the powdered sugar one cup at a time until incorporated. Turn up and beat well for a minute or so. Add a heaping tablespoon of the drained crushed pineapple into the mixture with a rubber spatula. Spread the cream cheese and pineapple mixture over the crust.
  • Fold the remaining pineapple into the Cool Whip and spread on top of the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle the remaining graham cracker crumb on top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Notes

Best served chilled after allowing to set overnight for optimal flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Cool Whip, Cream Cheese, dessert, graham cracker, no-bake, Pineapple
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