🍍 Pineapple Cream Dessert
Pineapple cream dessert is a light, sweet, and creamy treat that combines fresh or canned pineapple with a rich custard or whipped cream base. It’s easy to make and perfect for parties or a refreshing dessert after a meal.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) crushed or tidbit pineapple, drained
- 1 cup heavy cream or whipping cream
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 envelope (7 g) unflavored gelatin or 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for firmer dessert)
- Optional toppings: shredded coconut, crushed graham crackers, or maraschino cherries
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare cream base – In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Mix condensed milk and vanilla – Gently fold in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla into the whipped cream.
- Add pineapple – Fold in drained pineapple pieces until evenly combined.
- Optional thickening – If using gelatin, dissolve in ¼ cup warm water and fold into the mixture. For cornstarch, dissolve in a little milk and heat gently before folding in.
- Chill – Pour the mixture into a serving dish or individual cups. Refrigerate at least 2–3 hours until set.
- Serve – Top with optional shredded coconut, graham crackers, or cherries.
💡 Tips
- Fresh pineapple: For a fresher flavor, use diced fresh pineapple instead of canned.
- Make-ahead dessert: Prepare a day in advance for better flavor blending.
- Variations: Add a layer of crushed cookies at the bottom for a pineapple cream “trifle” effect.
If you want, I can give a no-bake pineapple cream dessert recipe with a graham cracker crust that’s easy to make and visually impressive.
