Best Fluffy Pineapple Dessert Recipes

FLUFFY PINEAPPLE DESSERT

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My aunt makes this dessert for weddings and baby showers. These squares have a wonderful rich taste with just the right amount of pineapple. People always ask if they came from a bakery.-Donna Gaston, Coplay, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3 large egg yolks
1/2 cup sour cream
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
4 large egg yolks
2 cans (20 ounces each) crushed unsweetened pineapple, undrained
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
TOPPING:
5 large egg whites
10 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and sour cream. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the flour, sugar, egg yolks and pineapple. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over crust. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes., In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and vanilla, beating until stiff peaks form. Spread over hot filling, sealing edges to the pan. Sprinkle with walnuts. Bake 15 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

LIME PINEAPPLE DESSERT (FLUFFY GREEN STUFF)

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Posted in response to a request. This is an old family favourite. It is light and fluffy - ideal after a fairly heavy meal. Always a favourite around Easter time at our house. Prep time includes setting time.

Provided by Just Call Me Martha

Categories Gelatin

Time 3h40m

Yield 2 pies, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 package lime Jell-O gelatin
3/4 cup water, boiling
3/4 cup sugar
1 lemon, juice of
1 can evaporated milk, chilled (not condensed)
1 can crushed pineapple, drained
2 graham cracker pie crust

Steps:

Mix jello, boiling water, sugar and the juice from 1 lemon together.
Stir until sugar is disolved.
Let partially set (1 hour) Whip evaporated milk in large mixing bowl.
When it begins to form small peaks, add jello and whip again until well mixed.
(You can add a couple drops of green food colouring if you like) Fold in drained pineapple.
Pour into each of two graham cracker pie shells.
Let sit in refrigerator for at least 2 hours prior to serving.
Decorate top with sliced limes and more graham cracker crumbs if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.8, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 313.3, Carbohydrate 54.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 40.8, Protein 2.7