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Home » Recipes » Desserts - Dolci

Coconut Pineapple Delight

Published: Apr 1, 2022 · Modified: May 3, 2025 by Marisa Franca

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Coconut Pineapple Delight is a sweet and tangy tropical dessert. Everyone loves it, making it a perfect and easy summer treat. The buttery crushed Graham Cracker crust is layered with a cream cheese and pineapple filling, followed by a whipped topping with toasted shredded coconut and extra Graham cracker crumbs! 

A square serving of a refrigerator pineapple coconut cream cheese dessert.
Tropical flavors fill this Hawaiian Pineapple Delight Dessert with Toasted Coconut.
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  • ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
  • 🛒 Ingredients
  • 🗒 Instructions
  • 🔪 Equipment
  • 🤔 FAQs
  • 👩🏻‍🍳 Tips
  • 📚 Variations
  • 🥫 Storage
  • 📗 Related Recipes
  • 🍽 Serve with
  • 📞 Chiacchierata (chat)
  • 📝 Recipe Card
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

  • Apart from the Graham cracker crust, this coconut pineapple delight is a no-bake dessert - perfect for Summer!
  • This tropical dessert is perfect for making ahead of time. It’s best if you let it set in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Easily adapt this recipe to make a different but equally delicious fruity dessert. I will show you how!

Coconut pineapple delight is a dessert that most of us have grown up with. It’s a special summer treat that can be enjoyed at backyard BBQs or taken to potlucks.

🛒 Ingredients

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Note: You can see the full list of ingredients for this Coconut Pineapple Dessert below. It includes the amounts and some options too. Check out the recipe card!

  • Graham Crackers Crumbs
  • Sugar
  • Butter
  • Confectioners' Sugar
  • Cream Cheese
  • Clear Vanilla Extract
  • Cool Whip
  • Crushed Pineapple in heavy syrup
  • Sweetened Shredded Coconut

🗒 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the recipe card below.

First four steps to making the refrigerator dessert Pineapple Delight.
  1. In a small bowl combine the crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar.
  2. Add the cracker crust mixture to a baking dish, pressing the mixture down firmly.
  3. While the crust bakes, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla, adding the powdered sugar gradually.
  4. Spread the smooth cream cheese filling evenly over the cooled cracker crust.
Second set of four steps to assembling the cream cheese pineapple dessert with toasted coconut.
  1. Add the crushed pineapple and whipped topping into the same bowl previously used.
  2. Gently fold the crushed pineapple into the whipped topping.
  3. Dollop the pineapple topping over the cream cheese filling.
  4. Gently spread the whipped topping evenly over the filling.
  5. Add the remaining crushed graham crackers over the top of the dessert.
  6. Sprinkle the toasted coconut over the top.
  7. Place the baking dish in the refrigerator for 4 hours for the dessert to set properly.
  8. Cut the coconut-pineapple delight into square slices and serve.
Final four steps for assembling the Toasted coconut pineapple cream cheese dessert.

🔪 Equipment

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You’ll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.

  • Hand Mixer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Baking Pan 8X8-inch
  • Dry Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Silicone scraper
Close up of a square serving of the pineapple cream cheesecake dessert.
It's no wonder this easy refrigerator pineapple dessert is nicknamed Pineapple Dream.

🤔 FAQs

These are the questions we are most frequently asked about making Pineapple Cream Cheese Dessert recipe.

Can you freeze coconut pineapple delight?

Yes, you can! Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap to store in the freezer for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator prior to serving.

Can I use fresh whipped cream instead of Cool Whip?

Yes! I’ve used an 8 ounce tub of Cool Whip for the crushed pineapple topping but you could use freshly whipped cream instead. You’ll need 1 cup of freshly whipped cream to replace the Cool Whip.

Can I use other fruit?

Of course! You can easily use other fruit instead of pineapple. Consider pears, peaches, or strawberries. You would simply use another fruit with the same quantity as the pineapples.

Can you make this a no-bake version?

Yes. Only instead of baking in the oven, put the pan with the graham cracker crust layer in the fridge for about 30 minutes. The crust may not stay together quite as well, but it should be fine.

👩🏻‍🍳 Tips

  • You can buy Graham cracker crumbs for this dessert recipe. Or, you can put whole Graham crackers in a Ziploc bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Otherwise, add the crackers to a food processor - this will yield a fine cracker crust, which is ideal. 
  • It's a good idea to let this dessert chill in the refrigerator. This will help it thicken and make it easier to cut into slices. It’s ideal then to make it the night before or a day in advance. 
  • Let the baked Graham cracker crust cool completely before adding the cream cheese filling and whipped topping. This way, everything will set properly. 
  • I always make sure my butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before mixing. This helps prevent lumps in the dessert layer. 
  • To prevent the cream cheese and pineapple filling from becoming soggy, make sure to drain any extra syrup. Do this well before you mix the filling ingredients.
A serving of the pineapple cheesecake with coconut on a white plate.
One forkful of this creamy pineapple dessert recipe will have you thinking you"re eating a piña colada.

📚 Variations

  • Instead of making a coconut pineapple delight, consider using different fruit such as strawberries, peaches, or pears.
  • For a spiked version of this tropical dessert, add some coconut rum into the whipped topping. You’ll end up with a Pina Colada version of this pineapple delight!
  • You can also add some toasted sliced almonds on top of the dessert for extra crunch. 

🥫 Storage

Cover leftover coconut-pineapple delight with plastic wrap. It will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days. Make sure that the dessert is always stored in the fridge when not being served. 

📗 Related Recipes

If you love desserts with a creamy consistency, then be sure to bookmark my Panna Cotta With Strawberry Sauce, Creamy Blueberry Bottom Pie, or Lemon Tart With Almond Biscotti Crust. Just thinking about these gets my mouth watering!

If you love coconut, try our Triple Coconut Cream Pie recipe. It’s a delicious way to enjoy a triple dose of tropical happiness.

🍽 Serve with

While this coconut pineapple delight is truly delicious served as is, you could add a scoop of vanilla ice cream. After dessert, you can follow up this tropical treat with Piña Colada Biscotti and coffee. 

📞 Chiacchierata (chat)

This coconut pineapple delight dessert recipe is one that’s been in the family for many years. I'm sure if you ask around, you'll find that many people have memories of their moms or grandmothers making this same tropical treat.

Whenever summer comes, this coconut pineapple delight has to show up. It’s perfect for family BBQs or potluck desserts. Either way, that baking dish is coming back completely cleaned out!

Next time you're looking for an impressive dessert to serve for a special occasion, make our tropical flavored classic Hummingbird Cake Recipe.

If you're a coconut lover, next time try our Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons recipe. It's delicious and so quick and easy to make.

And if you're looking for a quick bread to give as a gift try our Macadamia Coconut Bread recipe. The bread is moist and flavorful with just the right amount of sweetness.

A serving of Hawaiian pineapple dessert on a white plate.
You'll love taking this Pineapple Delight recipe with toasted coconut to all your summer picnic and potluck events.

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📝 Recipe Card

Tropical coconut-pineapple delight is a super easy dessert. It has a crushed Graham cracker crust, cream cheese, and pineapple filling. Then, it’s topped with whipped cream, toasted coconut, and more crushed Graham crackers for garnish. 

While this is technically still a baked dessert (given that the crust is first baked), the rest of the pineapple delight only involves some blending and chilling time in the refrigerator. 

Make it the night before. This way, the sweet and tangy flavors can blend together. Let the layers set to a thick and irresistible consistency. 

Next time your craving something deliciously tropical, try The Best Ambrosia Salad brimming with fruit and nuts. So Good!!

And if you're into peaches, you must try our delicious Peaches and Cream Pie that has a touch of almondine flavoring to it. So good!

If you love this recipe please give it 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.

📖 Recipe

Close up of a refrigerator layered dessert made of graham cracker crust, cream cheese , pineapple and toasted coconut.

Toasted Coconut Pineapple Cream Cheese Delight

Coconut Pineapple Delight is a tropical dessert not to be missed. Loaded with cream cheese, crushed pineapple, whipped cream, and buttery Graham crackers!
5 from 28 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Chill in the Refrigerator: 4 hours hours
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 488kcal
Author: Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
As An Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Equipment Needed

  • Electric Hand Mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Dry measuring cups
  • Baking Pan 8X8 inch
  • Rubber Scraper

Ingredients

  • 1¾ cups Graham Crackers Crushed plus 1 Tablespoon for garnish
  • 1 Tablespoon Granulated Sugar
  • 9 Tablespoons Butter melted
  • 1¾ cups Powdered sugar
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 8 Tablespoons Butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract clear
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip
  • 20 ounces Pineapple Crushed in heavy syrup and drained
  • 1 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut toasted (for topping)
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325℉.
  • Lightly spray an 8X8 inch baking dish (metal or glass is okay).
  • In a small bowl combine the 1¾ cups of crushed graham crackers, 8 Tablespoons of melted butter, and 1 Tablespoon of sugar. *see notes on how to make graham cracker crumbs and how many full sheets you'll need.
  • Transfer the graham cracker crust mixture to the baking dish. Firmly press the crackers to the bottom of the baking dish.
    Bake 10 minutes. Allow the crust to completely cool.
  • Using either a stand mixer or a hand held one, cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and vanilla. Gradually add the powdered sugar ½ cup at a time.
    Mix until the cream cheese mixture is smooth.
  • Evenly spread the cream cheese filling over the cooled crust.
  • Using the same bowl as the one you used for the filling, gently fold the crushed pineapple into the whipped topping.
  • Dollop the topping over the cream cheese filling and gently spread the whipped topping evenly over the layer.
  • Add the remaining 1 Tablespoon crushed graham crackers over the top.
  • Sprinkle the toasted coconut over the top. **see notes on toasting coconut.
  • Place the baking dish in the refrigerator for 4 hours to insure the dessert is firm and set.
  • Keep the dessert refrigerated until time to serve.

Notes

*  Graham Cracker Crumbs: to make your homemade crumbs you'll need 14 full sheets of graham crackers to make 2 cups of crumbs. It's easiest to make the crumbs in a food processor or blender. You may also place the crackers in a Ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin.  

Nutrition

Calories: 488kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 416mg | Potassium: 207mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 1025IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg

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