Pineapple Coconut Cream Dessert Recipe

 

That looks like a Pineapple Coconut Cream Dessert (sometimes called Pineapple Delight or Pineapple Coconut Poke Cake). Here’s a simple recipe you can follow to make it at home:

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 Pineapple Coconut Cream Dessert Recipe

Ingredients:

1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple (with juice)

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened

1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

1 (12 oz) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip) or whipped cream

1 box vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz, instant)

1 cup shredded coconut (toasted)

1 package graham crackers or vanilla wafers (for crust, optional)

1/4 cup melted butter (if making a crust)

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Instructions:

Instructions:

1. Optional crust

Crush graham crackers or vanilla wafers.

Mix with melted butter and press into the bottom of a 9×13 dish. Chill while preparing filling.

2. Cream layer

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.

Add sweetened condensed milk and mix well.

Stir in the pudding mix and pineapple (with juice). Mix until combined.

3. Whipped topping

Fold in whipped topping (Cool Whip or fresh whipped cream) until light and fluffy.

4. Assemble

Spread mixture over the crust (or directly in the pan if skipping crust).

5. Toasted coconut

Toast shredded coconut in a dry skillet or oven until golden brown. Sprinkle on top of dessert.

6. Chill

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best) to let it set.

7. Serve

Cut into squares, add extra whipped cream if desired, and enjoy!