Pineapple Cream Crumble Dessert

This Pineapple Cream Crumble Dessert offers a no-bake, airy treat filled with a creamy pineapple concoction that’s perfect for sharing at any social event or family get-together.

Ingredients & Substitutions

For the Crust and Topping:

• Graham Crackers: You’ll need approximately 26 sheets, which equates to about 4 cups when crushed. Pre-purchased graham cracker crumbs are a convenient alternative.
• Butter: Essential for binding the graham cracker crust, make sure it’s fully melted to evenly coat the crumbs.

For the Filling:

• Pineapple: Two 20-ounce cans (approximately 567 grams each) of crushed pineapple, thoroughly drained. Feel free to experiment with different fruits like strawberries or blueberries for a variety of flavors.
• Butter: Adds richness to the filling.
• Cream Cheese: Brings a creamy texture and a slight tang to offset the sweetness of the other ingredients.
• Confectioners’ Sugar: Provides the necessary sweetness to the filling.
• Whipped Topping: While homemade whipped cream is preferable for flavor, store-bought whipped topping is perfectly acceptable for convenience.

Can I Use a Different Sized Pan?

This recipe is designed for a large batch, suitable for feeding up to 12-24 people depending on portion sizes. It’s formulated for a 10×15-inch (25×38 cm) baking dish. Using a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) pan is possible but the mix may reach the top, making it potentially messy in the refrigerator.

Storing Your Dessert

Keep the Pineapple Dessert refrigerated and covered. It will maintain its freshness for 3-4 days.

Ingredients

Crust/Topping

• Graham Crackers: 26 sheets, crushed (equivalent to about 4 cups [480 g] of crumbs)
• Butter: ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks / 170 g), melted

Filling

• Butter: ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g), room temperature
• Cream Cheese: 8 ounces (227 g), room temperature
• Confectioners’ Sugar: 2 cups (250 g)
• Crushed Pineapple: Two 20-ounce (567 g each) cans, drained
• Whipped Topping: 16 ounces (454 g), homemade or store-bought

Instructions

For the Crust/Topping:

1. Prepare: In a medium bowl, combine 4 cups of crushed graham crackers with ¾ cup (170 grams) melted butter until all crumbs are evenly moistened.

For the Filling:

1. Mix Filling: Using a mixer, beat ½ cup (113 grams) room-temperature butter with 8 ounces (226 grams) of room-temperature cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 2 cups (250 grams) of confectioners’ sugar and continue mixing until fully integrated.
2. Combine: Gently fold in the drained crushed pineapple and whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until well blended.

To Assemble:

1. Layer: Spread 3 cups of the graham cracker mixture evenly across the base of a greased 10×15-inch baking dish.
2. Reserve the remaining 1 cup for the topping.
3. Fill: Pour the pineapple and cream cheese mixture over the crust, smoothing it into an even layer.
4. Top: Sprinkle the remaining graham cracker crumbs over the filling.
5. Chill: Refrigerate the dessert for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to allow it to set properly.
6. Serving: Cut into pieces and serve chilled, directly from the refrigerator.

Enjoy this delightful Pineapple Cream Crumble Dessert as a splendid finish to any meal or as a refreshing treat at your next gathering!