Pineapple Delight

6 servings Prep: 10 m Cook: PT0M Total: 10 m Beginner
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Pineapple Delight
A quick, no-bake summer dessert that’s ready in minutes with just pineapple, vanilla pudding, and Cool Whip. Perfect for hot Louisiana days when you want something light, sweet, and refreshing without turning on the oven.

Ingredients

6 servings
  • 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1 box (3.4 oz) Jello Vanilla sugar-free instant pudding mix
  • 1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip Lite

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, mix the instant pudding mix with the pineapple and its juice until well combined.
  2. Add the Cool Whip and fold in gently until fully incorporated and smooth.
  3. Transfer to a serving dish or individual dessert cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set before serving.

Tips and Techniques

For a fancier presentation, layer this in parfait glasses with graham cracker crumbs between layers. You can also make this ahead and keep it refrigerated for up to 3 days—the flavors actually get better as they meld together.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • sugar-free vanilla pudding: regular vanilla pudding mix
  • Cool Whip Lite: regular Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream
  • crushed pineapple: pineapple tidbits or chunks

Equipment Needed

  • mixing bowl
  • spoon or spatula