20 Luscious Desserts That Start With Canned Pineapple

Pineapple Cheesecake Squares

A pineapple flavored cheesecake is baked in a sheet pan, then topped with a combination of whipped cream and crushed pineapple in this not too sweet, refreshing dessert. "This was really good," says Jackie. "I ended up doubling the topping recipe so there was more pineapple! Had a girls get together and everyone loved it."

Crushed Pineapple Sour Cream Pie

Crushed pineapple, vanilla pudding mix and sour cream are combined to make a dream topping for a graham cracker crust in this quick and easy no-bake pie. Pipe whipped cream around the edge of the pie and top with grated coconut, or add a meringue topping for a retro spin.

Pineapple Pretzel Salad

Crushed pineapple and instant vanilla pudding mix are spread over a creamy pretzel crust to make this popular dessert salad. "Always a big hit when I make it," says home cook HANESSM. "The combination of the salty pretzel crust and the sweet topping is perfect and it is a tasty variation of the more traditional strawberry pretzel dessert."

Pineapple Crisp

With a can of crushed pineapple at hand, you can whip up this fruity crisp for a tropical dessert any time of the year! It is so easy to prepare and simply delicious served warm with vanilla ice cream. "Loved it!! Have had lots of requests to make it again!" says recipe reviewer Janie.

Hawaiian Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Coconut, banana, macadamia nuts and sliced pineapple rings give this upside-down cake a taste of the tropics! You can make it in a baking dish, a cast iron skillet, or a molded baking pan for a prettier presentation. Serve with a rum-infused whipped cream for a piña colada twist!

Frozen Pineapple 'Ice Cream' Sandwich

A blend of whipped topping, crushed pineapple and vanilla pudding mix is sandwiched between graham cracker squares to make this easy to prep, refreshing frozen pineapple treat. "I added an extra small can of pineapple and rolled the edges in coconut," says recipe reviewer allowachick. "Absolutely delicious!"

Banana Split Cake Bars

A light banana cake flavored with crushed pineapple, pineapple juice, and maraschino cherries is topped with a vanilla frosting and cut into bars for a delightful dessert that's reminiscent of a banana split. "They are very moist and all of the flavors work so well together," says home cook mominml. "I topped my piece with hot fudge sauce and it was wonderful!"

Pineapple and Pistachio Pudding

Unsweetened crushed pineapple, pistachio instant pudding and low-fat yogurt are combined with frozen whipped topping for a deliciously creamy retro dessert. Serve with extra pineapple and some chopped pistachio nuts for added texture, if you like.

Soft Pineapple Cookies

These soft, cake-like, pineapple drop cookies are a cinch to make and ready in a flash. "I looked for a recipe to use up a big can of crushed pineapple in the pantry," says home cook NICOLECURTIS. "The cookies turned out light, just a little sweet, soft and fluffy. We loved them!"

Pineapple Pound Cake

Canned pineapple features in both the cake and the sauce that adorns this rich pound cake. "This was an absolute sensation. The kids devoured it before the adults had even had a chance to taste it," says home cook TAMIA. "I'll bake it again any day!"

Pineapple Pie III

Move over apple pie — this incredibly easy, double-crusted pineapple pie that uses canned crushed pineapple might become your new favorite! It's gorgeous served slightly warm with vanilla ice cream, or try it with plain Greek yogurt to balance out the sweetness. "Pineapple lovers rejoice! This was excellent!" says recipe reviewer Lisa Ritter.

Frozen Pineapple Pie

Crushed pineapple, sweetened condensed milk, and whipped topping are combined and poured into a graham cracker crust for a delightful, no-bake, frozen dessert. "This pie is SOOOO good and really easy to make although it doesn't taste like it is this simple!!" says home cook LeAnne H. "I have since made it three or four times after that and it is always fast and GOOD!"

Carrot Pineapple Cake I

This wholesome spice cake is super moist thanks to the addition of canned crushed pineapple and grated carrots. "This is THE best carrot cake recipe I have ever made, and the only one I will use," says home cook SavedByGrace. "I don't drain the crushed pineapple — I add it juice and all. This is a MUST try!"

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Precious Pineapple Cake

Prepared yellow cake mix is flavored with a can of crushed pineapple and chopped pecans to make this easy layered cake; decorate with a cream cheese frosting for a dessert you'll make over and over again! "Excellent cake!" says home cook lady magnolia. "Sometimes I add some more pineapple juice and some crushed pineapple between the layers as well!"

Slow Cooker Cherry and Pineapple Delight

Cans of crushed pineapple and cherry pie filling are topped with a prepared cake mix and crunchy walnuts to create this cozy, cobbler-style dessert that's so easy to prepare in a slow cooker. You can vary the type of nuts you add — pecans or pistachios both pair well with pineapple.

Pineapple Dream Pie

Cream cheese, whipped topping, crushed pineapple and chopped pecans make up the filling for this dreamy, no-bake pie that actually tastes better the next day! This version has a graham cracker crust but you can easily adapt it to use chocolate, ginger, or vanilla cookies the next time you make it.

Pina Colada Ice Pops

Puree pineapple chunks, banana, and coconut milk until smooth; pour into molds and freeze for an easy summer dessert. Recipe creator, Jennifer Feher, suggests pouring any leftover pineapple-banana mixture into an ice cube tray, cover tray with plastic wrap, and insert toothpicks into the center of each "cube" for a mini tropical frozen treat any time of the day!

Jim's Pineapple Cheese Pie

A slice of this retro dessert tastes like a decadent cheesecake, yet it's no-bake and contains just a handful of ingredients. Crushed pineapple combines with pineapple Jell-O, whipped topping, and cream cheese. The mixture is poured into a graham cracker crust and then comes the hard part — waiting for it to set!

Pineapple Meringue Tart

A vintage recipe from more than 60 years ago, this dream of a dessert starts with a shortbread crust and ends with a pineapple meringue cloud. "Super simple so very light and delicious!! This tart will be baked over and over," says reviewer Helen.

Pineapple-Lime Impossible Cake

With its distinct layers of pineapple cake and lime flan, this fruity version of the traditional impossible cake is well worth the time and effort. "I used pineapple slices as that's what I had on hand. You could use either pineapple tidbits or chunks in juice and reserve the juice and a few of the tidbits for the topping" says recipe creator Kim.

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