Pineapple delight is an old-fashioned favorite with a timeless flavor.

Learn how to make pineapple delight.

It will help all of the ingredients come together and will help make spreading this layer much easier.

Southern Living Pineapple Delight on yellow plates to serve

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So really, this pineapple delight is fast and simple.

To make slicing easier, execute the knife under warm water between slices.

Cover the pan with plastic wrap, and the dessert will last up to 3 days.

Can You Make This Dessert Ahead of Time?

It needs at least 4 hours to chill, but it would benefit from being made a day ahead.

More Potluck Desserts

Pineapple delight isn’t the only greatone-dish dessert for potlucksand picnics.

containerfrozen whipped topping, thawed

1(20 oz.)

baking dish with butter or nonstick pan spray.

Spread evenly along the base of the baking dish and bake for about 8 minutes.

Let cool completely, about 1 hour, before proceeding.

Spread this cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled graham cracker crust.

Make topping:

Fold together the whipped topping and crushed pineapple until well combined.

Wrap the pan in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil, and label it with a date.

you’re free to freeze pineapple delight up to one month.

For best results, save adding the whipped topping layer until you’re ready to serve.

Just chill or freeze the crust until it’s solid, then continue on with the layers.

The crust may be more crumbly, but it’ll still be delicious.

Pineapple delight is also called pineapple lush, pineapple lasagna, and pineapple dream.

No matter what you call it, this dessert is a crowd favorite.