No-Bake Pineapple Cream Dessert Cups
Ingredients
Crust Layer:
1 cup (100g) graham cracker or digestive biscuit crumbs
3 tbsp (45g) melted butter
1 tbsp sugar (optional)
Cream Filling:
8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream (cold)
¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pineapple Layer:
1½ cups (300g) crushed or diced pineapple (canned or fresh)
2 tbsp sugar (if using fresh)
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening, optional)
Toppings:
Whipped cream
Extra pineapple chunks
Mint leaves (optional)
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Instructions
1. Make the crust:
Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar (if using), and melted butter until well combined. Press a spoonful into the bottom of each dessert cup.
2. Prepare the pineapple:
If using fresh pineapple, combine it in a saucepan with sugar and simmer. Add cornstarch slurry and stir until slightly thickened. Let cool completely.
3. Make the cream filling:
Beat the cream cheese until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Fold the whipped cream and vanilla into the cream cheese until fluffy.
4. Assemble the cups:
Layer graham cracker base
Add cream cheese mixture
Spoon in pineapple layer
Repeat layers if desired
Top with whipped cream and extra pineapple chunks
5. Chill:
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.