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My Pineapple dream dessert features a toasty graham cracker crust layered with rich cheesecake filling and a creamy pineapple topping. This easy dessert is always the first thing gone at potlucks!

a fork cutting into a slice of pineapple dream dessert topped with graham cracker crumbs.

I love easy desserts made in a 9x13 or 8x8 pan. Some of my favorites are Oreo Dirt Cake, Biscoff Tiramisu, and fruit cocktail cake. This pineapple dream dessert is my new favorite. It tastes like summer and is even better when made ahead.

Why Our Recipes Is the Best: A Sprinkle of Food Science

We Bake Our Crust: This gives it a toasty flavor and ensures it stay crunchy not soggy.
We Drain Our Pineapple Well: Too much liquid can make the filling watery. We drain and press ours dry so this doesn't happen.

Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips

Graham Crackers: Avoid store bought graham cracker crumbs. Freshly crushed ones taste so much better!
Cool Whip: I like using extra creamy for the best texture. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Do not microwave or it may separate.
Butter and Cream Cheese: Make sure both are softened to room temperature to help them mix in smoothly.

a bite of pineapple dream dessert with cream cheese and graham cracker crumbs on a fork.

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📖 Recipe

Old Fashioned Pineapple Dream Dessert

5 from 1 vote

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 23

Servings: Servings

Calories: 377kcal

Author: Krystle Smith

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Ingredients

For the Crust

▢ 2 ½ Cups Graham Cracker Crumbs 2 Sleeves, Divided
▢ ½ Cup Butter Melted
▢ 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar

For the Filling

▢ 2 Cups Powdered Sugar
▢ ½ Cup Butter Softened
▢ 4 Ounces Cream Cheese Softened
▢ 8 Ounces Extra Creamy Cool Whip
▢ 20 Ounces Crushed Pineapple Drained

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 300 F. Spray an 8x8 or 9x9 pan with nonstick cooking spray or line with nonstick foil.
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and butter. Press into prepared pan with a measuring cup. Bake for 8-10 minutes or refrigerate for 20-30 minutes if you don't want to bake it.
In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Stir in powdered sugar a little at a time. Fold in 1 tablespoon of pineapple. Spread over crust.
Fold the remaining pineapple into the Cool Whip and evenly spread on top of cream cheese layer. Top with remaining ½ cup of graham cracker crumbs.
Refrigerate for 4-6 hours. Enjoy!