Description
A refreshing tropical dessert that combines a buttery graham cracker crust with a light and airy pineapple cream filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup Crushed Graham Crackers
- 2 tablespoons Butter (Melted)
- 1 package (8 oz) Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream (ice-cold)
- 1 cup Crushed Pineapple (drained)
- ½ cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ¼ cup Coconut Flakes (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Lightly grease an 8-inch springform pan and chill.
- Combine ½ cup crushed graham crackers and 2 tablespoons melted butter, then press into the pan.
- Beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with ½ cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
- Add 1 cup crushed pineapple and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Whip 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream to stiff peaks.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the pineapple mixture.
- Pour the mousse filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
- Serve with toasted coconut flakes on top, if desired.
Notes
Ensure pineapple is well-drained for best results. Can be frozen for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Pineapple Mousse Cake, No-Bake, Dessert, Tropical Treat, Summer Dessert