Summer Pineapple Delight
By the QuiteRecipes team (Jamy & Kaïna) | Food Service Professional, Early Childhood Expert & Parents
A light, creamy and refreshing pineapple dessert, perfect for summer days. A simple no-bake recipe that will delight all your guests.
The quintessential summer dessert: layers of creamy texture, buttery cookie crunch, and juicy pineapple piled into one glass. It is cool, sweet, and completely no-bake. The way to end a hot day on a high note.
🥄 Ingredients
- 🫗 1 can (about 560g) crushed pineapple (drained)
- 🫗 1 cup (240ml) whipped cream (or Cool Whip)
- 🫗 1 cup (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 🫗 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 🫗 1 1/2 cups crushed cookies (Graham crackers or shortbread cookies)
- 🫗 1/4 cup melted butter (for the base)
- 🫗 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Nutrition Facts*
*Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands and portion sizes. Values are provided per serving.
👨🍳 Instructions
Mix the crushed cookies with the melted butter and press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a square dish. Set aside in the fridge.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to obtain a light texture.
Spread a layer of this mixture over the cookie base.
Evenly distribute the drained pineapple over the cream layer.
Cover with the remaining creamy mixture.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is ideal) for the dessert to set perfectly.
🎥 Video Tutorial
Summer Pineapple Delight
Video credit: embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the original creator, who allows sharing on other websites.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
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Cheese temperature: If the cream cheese is too cold, you will get lumps that are hard to eliminate in the mousse.
🔄 Variations
Crunchy touch: Sprinkle toasted coconut on top just before serving.
Fruity version: You can replace the pineapple with fresh peaches for a different twist.
🧊 Storage
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Keeps for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Cover the dish well to prevent the dessert from absorbing fridge odors.
💡 Chef Tips
The importance of draining: Squeeze the pineapple well to extract the maximum juice. Too much liquid would prevent the dessert from setting properly.
Crispy base: For a sturdier base, you can bake the cookies in the oven for 5 minutes before adding the butter.
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About the Authors
This recipe and guide was developed, tested, and approved in our home kitchen and daily life. Jamy is a retired Food Service District Manager and Early Childhood Program Manager who spent his career overseeing multi-site restaurant operations, large-scale culinary production, and daycare menu management. Kaïna brings the ultimate real-world test: making sure it brings ease and joy to our kids on a busy weeknight.
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