NO-BAKE PINEAPPLE DREAM DESSERT

NO-BAKE PINEAPPLE DREAM DESSERT Graham Cracker Crust Ingredients 1 C granulated sugar 1 C melted butter 2½ C graham crackers crumbs Pineapple Filling Ingredients 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened 1 C powdered sugar 1 C crushed pineapple, drained 1 8 oz cool whip Pineapple Cool Whipped Filling Instructions ¼ C toasted shredded coconut, for topping ¼ C Pineapple Chunks, drained for topping 1 8 oz container Cool Whip 1 tsp Pineapple extract 1-2 drops of lemon yellow gel food coloring Pineapple Cool Whipped Filling Instructions 1/4 C toasted shredded coconut, for topping 1/4 C Pineapple Chunks, drained for topping 1 8 oz container Cool Whip 1 tsp Pineapple extract 1-2 drops of lemon yellow gel food coloring Graham Cracker Crust Instructions In a medium mixing bowl, mix the crushed graham crackers, granulated sugar and melted butter until well combined. Press mixture into a 9 X 9 baking dish and set aside. Pineapple mixture instructions: Using a standing mixer, cream the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until well combined. Mix in the Cool Whip and beat until fluffy. With a spatula, fold in the crushed pineapple. Spoon the filling over the crust, and smooth with a angled spatula until even. Pineapple Cool Whip In a medium bowl, combine the Cool Whip, Pineapple extract and yellow food coloring. Mix until combined. Using an Angled Spatula, spread the topping evenly over the Pineapple filling. Sprinkle with toasted coconut and pineapple chunks. Refrigerate overnight for the pineapple dessert to firm up.