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A creamy pineapple lush dessert with a crumbly crust and coconut flakes on a white plate—an easy no bake cake recipe perfect as a dessert for a summer BBQ.
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5 from 6 votes

Pineapple Lush

This no bake pineapple lush cake is creamy, cool and perfect for hot weather. With its tropical pineapple and coconut flavors, it’s the kind of dessert that feels like a vacation. Make it ahead for stress-free entertaining.
Prep Time20 minutes
Refrigerate to Set3 hours
Total Time3 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, No Bake
Servings: 16
Author: Bella Bucchiotti

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Crust

For the Topping

  • 8 Ounces cream cheese
  • 1 Cup icing sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 Cup pineapple fresh, cut into chunks
  • 1 Box vanilla pudding mix 4-serving size box, plus milk amount as per box
  • ½ Cup coconut milk
  • 1 Cup whipping cream

Instructions

  • Make pudding according to package. Set aside. 
  • Add graham crumbs, shredded coconut, and melted butter to a mixing bowl. Combine and pour into an 8-inch square baking dish. Pat down and place in refrigerator. 
  • With an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add icing sugar and beat again until any lumps are gone. Add lemon juice and mix again. Place in refrigerator to set. 
  • Beat heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add coconut milk and beat again until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold whipped cream mixture into cream cheese mixture. 
  • Place pineapple chunks onto crust. Add half the cheesecake mixture on top and spread evening. Add pudding and spread evenly. Pour remaining cheesecake mixture over top. Place in fridge for at least 2 hours to set. 
  • When ready to serve, toast ½ cup shredded or flaked coconut and sprinkle on top. 

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese: This ensures a smooth, lump-free filling.
Chill each layer briefly: A few minutes in the fridge between layers helps keep things tidy.
Toast the coconut last minute: This keeps it crunchy and aromatic for serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 423IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg

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