From upside-down cakes and creamy cheesecakes to frosty pops and fruity tarts, these pineapple desserts bring tropical flavor to any party spread or family gathering.
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Pineapple Pie
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Creamy pineapple pie is a light and refreshing dessert that's quick to make and impressive to serve. This is one of our favorite ways to complete a summer meal. —Sharon Bickett, Chester, South Carolina
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Pineapple Pudding Cake
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My mother used to love making this easy pineapple sunshine cake in the summertime. It's so cool and refreshing that it never lasts very long! —Kathleen Worden, North Andover, Massachusetts
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Pineapple RumChata Shortcakes
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This deliciously different dessert, with a soft inside and a crumbly crust, is made in the slow cooker in jars instead of in the oven. When done, add final touches to the cooled shortcake jars and serve. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
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Pineapple Carrot Cake
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This moist cake with cream cheese frosting is the best I've ever eaten. It's so simple, too, because it uses two jars of baby food instead of fresh carrots that need to be grated. —Jeanette McKenna, Vero Beach, Florida
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Creamy Pina Colada Pie
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This is a family favorite and super easy to make. Some like the consistency of this pina colada pie right out of the freezer and others prefer a softer pie—either way it’s delicious! —Jenny Hales, Arcadia, Oklahoma
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Pineapple Coconut Upside-Down Cake
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This recipe is one of my favorites! The tropical flavors remind me of being on vacation with my family in the Caribbean—I have so many fun memories. —Stephanie Pichelli, Toronto, Ontario
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Pina Colada Cupcakes
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These Pina Colada Cupcakes are fun and colorful for picnics! They can be served as cupcakes or layered into individual dishes to make mini trifles. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan
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Pina Colada Icebox Cake
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This icebox cake has all the flavors of a pina colada. It takes just one bite to escape to a tropical island! —Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia
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Hawaiian Sunset Cake
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This three-layer sunset cake is pretty enough for company, but it’s so simple to make that you’ll find yourself baking it often. A boxed mix keeps it convenient while the fruity filling makes it a crowd-pleaser. —Kara De la Vega, Suisun City, California
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Pineapple Star Cookies
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I’m grateful my neighbor gave me this special recipe. When you see the cookies’ pretty shape and savor the pineapple filling and sweet frosting, you’ll know they’re worth the effort. —Sarah Lukaszewicz, Batavia, New York
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Slow-Cooker Pineapple Upside-Down Dump Cake
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No matter the season, this dump cake recipe is wonderful! It works well with gluten-free and sugar-free cake mixes too. —Karin Gatewood, Josephine, Texas
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Italian Pineapple Trifle
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My grandmother made this rich, tempting trifle every year for our family’s Christmas Eve celebrations. Now I make it to carry on her special tradition. It’s an easy, delicious no-bake dessert everyone will love. —Ann-Marie Milano, Milton, Massachusetts
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Pineapple Crunch
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A co-worker shared the recipe for this refreshing pineapple dessert years ago. Every time I take it somewhere, it’s a favorite. —Betty Wiersma, Sherwood Park, Alberta
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White Chocolate Fruit Tart
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It takes a little time to make, but this tart is absolutely marvelous, especially in summer when fresh fruit is in abundance. —Claire Darby, New Castle, Delaware
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Hummingbird Cake
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This impressive hummingbird cake is my dad’s favorite, so I always make it for his birthday. It also makes a great Easter dessert and is lovely with a summer meal. —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey
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Pina Colada Lush
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Pina colada lush is such a fantastic warm weather dessert—it’s so light and refreshing, and a breeze to make! I love how the tart pineapple pairs with the sweet coconut. —Jennifer Stowell, Deep River, Iowa
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Pineapple Orange Trifle
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Guests are pleasantly surprised to see this lovely trifle on my holiday table. Coconut, pineapple and mandarin oranges lend a tropical taste to every spoonful. —Renee Schwebach, Dumont, Minnesota
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Pina Colada Bundt Cake
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We named this bundt a “pina colada” because it has coconut, pineapple and rum. It’s a soothing finish at the end of a big spread. —Debra Keil, Owasso, Oklahoma
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Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecake
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My mom often made pineapple upside down cake, but I prefer something creamier. This recipe looks just like her cake, but gets even tastier as pineapple upside down cheesecake. —Marilyn McGinnis, Citrus Heights, California
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Warm Pineapple Sundaes with Rum Sauce
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Pineapple, rum and sugar have a longstanding and flavorful relationship that takes on new meaning when you add ginger and butter and turn up the heat. —Jamie Miller, Maple Grove, Minnesota
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Lemon Sponge Pie with Pineapple
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This lemon sponge pie is a home-style delight featuring a fluffy sponge layer on top and a smooth custard on the bottom. The pairing of tangy pineapple and lemon is so refreshing after a big dinner. —Lola Beeler, Chillicothe, Ohio
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Aloha Cupcakes
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A friend asked me to make a coconut and pineapple cupcake for a gathering she was hosting. Everyone agreed that this beauty took them to the tropics. The macadamia nuts are completely optional (the friend happens to be allergic), and the cupcakes are still fantastic without them. —Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta
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Pina Colada Molded Salad
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My gelatin ring gets a tropical twist from coconut, pineapple and macadamia nuts. It's a wonderful anytime treat. Now that I'm retired from teaching, I have more time for kitchen experiments. —Carol Gillespie, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
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Sunrise Pops
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Bright, beautiful, cool, refreshing, sweet, delicious and wholesome—what’s there not to like in these homemade pops?—Colleen Ludovice, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
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Pineapple Fluff
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I often bring this salad to potlucks, and everyone goes crazy for the sweet and crunchy combination. Be sure to add the pretzel mixture right before serving to keep it crispy. —Beth Olby, Ashland, Wisconsin
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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
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A classic recipe like this never goes out of style! It’s delicious with the traditional pineapple, but try it with peaches or a combination of cranberries and orange. —Bernardine Melton, Paola, Kansas
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Pineapple Coconut Tassies
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These Hawaiian-style cookies may sound and look fancy, but they’re easy to make—and their simplicity makes them an ideal choice for baking with children. My granddaughter enjoys helping me measure ingredients. Children also can help shape the dough into balls, then you can finish them together. —Connie Shuff, York, Pennsylvania
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Pineapple Upside-Down Bundt Cake
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This upside-down pineapple Bundt cake, which is a variation on the classic confection, couldn’t be easier because it starts with a cake mix. —Pat Remour, East Moline, Illinois
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Pineapple Cake
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This delicious cake is one of my own invention. It's been a huge hit among family and friends and even inspired fierce bidding at a local charity auction! —Greta Kirby, Carthage, Tennessee
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Caribbean Bread Pudding
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A completely unexpected dessert from the slow cooker, my bread pudding is loaded with wonderful tropical flavors. I like to garnish it with a slice of fresh pineapple, whipped cream and a cherry—just like a pina colada! —Elizabeth Doss, California City, California
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Pineapple Cheesecake
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A co-worker shared the recipe for this easy yet elegant dessert years ago, and our family has enjoyed it many times since. —Phoebe Carre, Mullica Hill, New Jersey
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Pina Colada Grilled Pineapple
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During a cookout with friends, I forgot about dessert. I had a fresh pineapple and coconut, so I improvised. Now I grill pineapple at every cookout. —Josee Lanzi, New Port Richey, Florida
Pineapple Desserts FAQ
Can I use fresh pineapple instead of canned in recipes?
You can use fresh pineapple instead of canned in many pineapple recipes as long as you cut it into similarly-sized pieces before using it. Canned pineapple has been lightly cooked, making it a little softer than fresh, but in baked recipes the difference won’t be noticeable. If your fresh pineapple is more tart than sweet, a touch of sugar or honey can balance the flavor. Fresh pineapple also works well in chilled desserts like ambrosia salad where the chunks retain their shape.
What no-bake desserts can I make with pineapple?
Pineapple tastes great in creamy or frozen no-bake desserts, like popsicles, icebox cakes and fluffy pies. Combine leftover rice, canned pineapple and whipped cream for an easy pineapple rice pudding. You can also layer fresh pineapple with yogurt, berries and nuts for refreshing breakfast parfaits that double as dessert. For jiggly desserts, just remember one of our top tips when using gelatin: stick to canned pineapple as the enzymes in fresh will prevent it from setting.
How do I store pineapple desserts to keep them fresh?
Store pineapple desserts in tightly sealed containers in the refrigerator, especially any desserts with creamy fillings, for three to four days. For sticky bars like coconut-pineapple rhubarb bars, add a layer of parchment or waxed paper between pieces to keep them separate. Cakes and cookies can be wrapped well or transferred to freezer-proof containers and frozen for six to eight months.
