Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of this Easy No-Bake Pineapple Dessert that requires minimal effort and zero oven time. A luscious combination of crushed pineapple, vanilla pudding, whipped topping, coconut, and pecans, all nestled in a graham cracker crust or layered for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple in juice (undrained)
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust or crushed graham crackers for layering
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the crushed pineapple with its juice and the instant vanilla pudding mix. Stir until well blended and slightly thickened.
- Fold in the whipped topping, coconut, and chopped pecans if using.
- If using a pre-made crust, spoon the mixture into the crust and smooth the top. If layering in a dish, sprinkle graham cracker crumbs at the bottom and alternate with pineapple filling.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- For extra tropical flavor, add a splash of coconut extract or top with maraschino cherries.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance and kept refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
