This pineapple cream cheese pie is a luscious, decadent, no-bake dessert loaded with sweet, tang, and tropical flavors. It's an easy, delicious recipe perfect for any occasion!
There's nothing better than a no-bake dessert, and if you've been looking for one that's packed with delicious flavor and the perfect texture, you've found it here. Our pineapple cream cheese pie is rich, creamy, and full of sweet and tangy pineapple flavor!
This was inspired by our lemonade cream cheese pie and chocolate mousse pie. We took that rich, creamy texture and give it a kick of tropical flavor with pineapple!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Limited Ingredients: It only takes a few simple ingredients to make this pie.
- Easy: This is a simple, no-bake dessert that's ready in just a few minutes.
- Tropical Flavor: The pineapple adds sweet, tropical flavor to the sweet and tangy cream cheese pie base.
- Perfect for Any Occasion: This delicious pie is perfect for weeknight desserts or gatherings any time of year.
Ingredients
This pie only takes a handful of basic ingredients to make, and you'll find them all in your kitchen or at your local grocery store!
- Graham Cracker Crust: A pre-made graham cracker crust makes a sweet base for the pie.
- Cream Cheese: Cream cheese makes a rich, creamy, tangy base for the pie's other flavors.
- Crushed Pineapple: Crushed pineapple adds a big kick of sweet, tropical flavor to the pie.
- Whipped Topping: Whipped topping gives the pie a super-lush texture and more sweetness.
Topping
- Crushed Graham Crackers: Crushed graham crackers add a bit of texture and more sweetness.
- Whipped Cream: Whipped cream adds a lovely finish to the pie.
- Maraschino Cherries: Maraschino cherries and a sweet, bright note.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
Substitutions and Variations
Don't have the correct ingredients on hand? Or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this pineapple pie with cream cheese.
- Graham Cracker Crust: You can use a regular, cinnamon, or chocolate graham cracker crust for this recipe.
- Chopped Nuts: Chopped nuts make a great garnish to the top of the pie or a crunchy addition to the filling.
- Shredded Toasted Coconut: Try mixing shredded toasted coconut into the pie filling for even more tropical flavor or sprinkling some on top.
Instructions
This no-bake pie is super-easy to make and only takes a few minutes! The hardest part is waiting for it to chill so you can devour it.
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Add crushed pineapple and whipped topping.
Gently mix just until combined. Transfer mixture to prepare graham cracker crust.
Top with graham cracker crumbs, whipped cream, and cherries. Slice and serve.
Hint: Be sure your cream cheese is fully softened for the richest, smoothest possible texture.
If you love pineapple recipes, you may also enjoy our easy pineapple no churn ice cream or baked Brazilian pineapple.
Storage
Refrigerator: Store for up to 4 days in an air-tight container.
Freezer: Wrap in a double layer of plastic wrap and a layer of foil and freeze for up to a month. However, freezing cream cheese can change its texture and can make it taste very grainy and is not recommended.
Defrost: Defrost a frozen pie overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Make Ahead: This pie tastes better the longer it chills, so feel free to make it the night before!
What to Serve with Pineapple Cream Cheese Pie
Tips
This is a super-easy recipe, but there are just a few minor things to take note of before diving into the recipe.
- For best results use full fat cream cheese.
- Be sure to fully soften your cream cheese, so the filling blends well and gets nice and creamy.
- Gently fold your whipped topping and pineapple into the beaten cream cheese mixture with a spatula to create a fluffy and light pie texture.
- For best results, be sure to refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 2 hours, but the longer the better to make slicing easier. Do not freeze the pie to help set it.
- Use a clean, sharp knife to slice before serving and wipe your knife clean with a paper towel between each cut for best results.
FAQ
Do you have questions about pineapple cream cheese pie? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about this pineapple pie with cream cheese.
Pineapple cream cheese pie is a modified version of no-bake cheesecake made with cream cheese, whipped topping, and crushed pineapple filling inside a pre-made graham cracker crust.
If you don't adequately drain the crushed pineapple, the filling will be thin and watery.
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Pineapple Cream Cheese Pie
Ingredients
- 1 9 inch graham cracker crust
- 2 bricks (8oz) cream cheese softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple completely drained
- 1 carton (8 oz) whipped topping
Topping
- 1 full graham cracker crushed
- whipped cream
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together until smooth.
- Add crushed pineapple and whipped topping. Gently mix just until combined.
- Transfer mixture to prepared graham cracker crust.
- Top with graham cracker crumbs, whipped cream, and cherries.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
- For best results use full fat cream cheese.
- Be sure to fully soften your cream cheese, so the filling blends well and gets nice and creamy.
- Gently fold your whipped topping and pineapple into the beaten cream cheese mixture with a spatula to create a fluffy and light pie texture.
- For best results, be sure to refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 2 hours, but the longer the better to make slicing easier. Do not freeze the pie to help set it.
- Use a clean, sharp knife to slice before serving and wipe your knife clean with a paper towel between each cut for best results.
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