Luscious Pineapple Cherry Dessert (Printable)

Creamy chilled filling with pineapple, cherries, pecans, and coconut on a graham crust.

# What You Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 prepared 9-inch graham cracker pie crust

→ Filling

02 - 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
03 - 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
04 - 1 cup whipped topping, thawed
05 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans
06 - 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
07 - 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Topping

10 - Additional whipped topping (optional)
11 - Extra pecans, cherries, and coconut for garnish (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly thickened.
02 - Gently fold in drained crushed pineapple, chopped pecans, shredded coconut, and chopped maraschino cherries until evenly distributed.
03 - Fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is light and creamy.
04 - Spoon the filling into the prepared graham cracker crust and spread evenly.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
06 - Before serving, garnish with additional whipped topping, pecans, cherries, and coconut if desired. Slice and serve chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • No baking required, which means your kitchen stays cool and your stress level stays lower.
  • It tastes ridiculously rich and indulgent while being surprisingly simple to pull together.
  • The flavor gets even better after it sits overnight, so you can make it ahead without guilt.
02 -
  • Draining your pineapple and cherries properly is the difference between a silky pie and one that gets watery and disappointing by day two.
  • Don't skip the lemon juice thinking you're simplifying the recipe—it's what makes everyone wonder what makes your version taste so special compared to other no-bake pies.
03 -
  • Lightly toasting your pecans in a dry skillet for a minute or two before chopping them brings out a deeper flavor that elevates the entire pie.
  • If your whipped topping was frozen solid, give it a few minutes on the counter to soften slightly before folding—this prevents little clumps from appearing in your filling.
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