Description
A creamy, airy dessert that tastes like a tropical vacation, loaded with pineapple and mini marshmallows. Perfect for potlucks and no baking required!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 box (3.4 oz) Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix, dry
- 1 can (20 oz) Crushed Pineapple, drained
- 8 oz Whipped Topping, thawed
- 1 cup Mini Marshmallows
- 0.5 cup Shredded Sweetened Coconut (Optional)
- 1 to 2 cups Whipped Topping, for topping
- Pineapple Chunks or Tidbits, for decoration
- 2 to 3 tablespoons Crushed Graham Crackers, for topping
- A tiny pinch of Ground Cinnamon (Optional)
Instructions
- Whip the Cream Cheese Base: In a large mixing bowl, beat your softened cream cheese with an electric hand mixer for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
- Beat in Sugar and Dry Pudding: Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy, then add the dry pudding mix and beat until fully combined.
- Fold in the Drained Pineapple: Press crushed pineapple through a strainer to remove juice and gently fold into the cheesecake mixture.
- Lighten with Whipped Topping & Mix-ins: Fold in the whipped topping, mini marshmallows, and coconut (if using) until evenly distributed.
- Layer, Decorate, and Deep Chill: Spread fluff into a baking dish, layer extra whipped topping, decorate with pineapple and graham crackers, then chill for at least 2 hours.
Notes
Make sure to drain the pineapple well and soften the cream cheese to avoid lumps. Can be assembled a night ahead for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: dessert, cheesecake, pineapple, potluck, no-bake