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Pineapple Delight Dessert

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A nostalgic, spoonable dessert featuring sweet crushed pineapple, a light cream-cheese base, and layers of vanilla wafers and marshmallows, perfect for potlucks and summer BBQs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, No-Bake
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained) canned works best for convenience.
  • 1/2 cup sugar helps macerate the pineapple and balance acidity.
  • 1 cup heavy cream for whipping and folding into the cream cheese. Substitute: stabilized whipped topping or whipped coconut cream for dairy-free.
  • 1 package cream cheese (8 oz) room temperature for easy beating. Substitute: neufchâtel for lower fat, or dairy-free cream cheese for vegan.
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows optional toasting on top before serving.
For layering
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) toasted for deeper flavor. Optional: pistachios or sliced almonds.
  • 1 package vanilla wafers original Nilla wafers are classic; graham crackers are a good swap.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Drain the crushed pineapple well into a sieve. Transfer to a bowl, add the sugar, stir, and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese with a mixer until very smooth.
  3. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks, then gently fold into the cream cheese until fully combined.
  4. Fold the drained pineapple and mini marshmallows into the cream mixture, folding gently.
Assembly
  1. In a serving dish, arrange a single layer of vanilla wafers across the bottom.
  2. Spoon about a third of the pineapple mixture over the wafers, then sprinkle with a layer of chopped nuts.
  3. Repeat layering until all ingredients are used, finishing with a sprinkle of nuts on top.
Chilling
  1. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

For a firmer set, reduce heavy cream slightly or use a stabilizer. For less sweetness, lower the sugar to 1/3 cup.
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