Summer Bliss: Old Fashioned Pineapple Dessert You Need to Try

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June 30, 2024

Source: Sugar Apron

I was very young, and I was always excited to go to my neighbor’s house to eat her pineapple dessert, which I came to realize very few people were familiar with. Considering how long it took me to remember the recipe, I found it and cooked it for my family. It was absolutely mouth-watering and it got finished the very first night. Now, I am going to give you this recipe to make you feel that childhood delicious food at your home.

source: Sugar Apron

Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients:

The Crust:

  • 3 cups crushed graham crackers
  • 3/4 cup melted butter

The Filling:

  • 3/4 cup melted butter
  • 2.5 cups powdered sugar (icing sugar)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Pineapple Layer:

  • 2 cans (about 1 cup) of drained crushed pineapple

Topping:

  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar (icing sugar)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 13×9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  2. Mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
  3. Bake for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  4. In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the butter, powdered sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Once the crust is cool, spread the filling evenly over it.
  6. Bake the filling for 10-12 minutes, then let it cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff and thick.
  8. Drain any excess liquid from the crushed pineapple.
  9. Once the butter filling has cooled, gently fold the whipped cream into the pineapple and spread it evenly over the filling.
  10. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on top for a finishing touch.
  11. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
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