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Creamy Pineapple Salad in a glass bowl, topped with a cherry, ready to be served.

Pineapple Salad: Your New Go-To Sunshine Dessert!

Get ready for a true gem! This Pineapple Salad is a creamy, dreamy, perfectly sweet concoction that’s pure magic in every spoonful. It’s light, refreshing, and has that lovely nostalgic feel that makes everyone smile. Ready in minutes, it's perfect for last-minute potlucks, sunny afternoon treats, or simply when you need a little burst of joy after dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Salad, Snack
Cuisine American, Tropical
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer (handheld or stand)
  • Spatula or Spoon

Ingredients
  

Salad Base

  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 20-ounce can Crushed Pineapple undrained
  • 1 3.4-ounce packet Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix

Mix-ins & Topping

  • 1 15-ounce can Pineapple Chunks well-drained
  • 8 ounces Whipped Topping like Cool Whip, thawed, divided

Notes

This is truly one of those 'dump and stir' wonders that yields spectacular results with minimal effort!
Keyword creamy dessert, easy dessert, fruit salad, no-bake, pineapple salad, potluck, summer dessert