Description
This Easy No-Bake Pineapple Dessert is a delightful, creamy treat filled with tropical flavors. Perfect for a quick and simple dessert option that requires no oven time.
Ingredients
Scale
For the dessert:
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- graham crackers or vanilla wafers for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed pineapple with its juice and the instant vanilla pudding mix. Stir until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Fold in the whipped topping until well combined.
- Add mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans if using, and stir until evenly distributed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled and set.
- Serve chilled with graham crackers or vanilla wafers, or enjoy on its own.
Notes
- You can substitute chopped walnuts for pecans or leave out the nuts altogether for a nut-free version.
- For extra tropical flavor, add a handful of chopped maraschino cherries or diced mango.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
