https://www.cookiemadness.net/2013/05/24/pineapple-icebox-cake This easy pineapple icebox cake is made with layers of Nilla wafers, vanilla pudding, crushed pineapple, a Cool Whip topping. Home > Recipes by Category > Custard, Meringue & Pudding Desserts > Pineapple Icebox Cake. I am trying to diet!!! It’s so quick and easy, I immediately said yes! Gradually add sweetened milk. Stir in 1 can of the crushed pineapple. Love the flavor combo and its super easy! This pineapple icebox cake makes a perfect Easter dessert – it’s light and refreshing, and the pineapple will get you ready for warm, sunny days! Preparation. 4-serving size boxes vanilla-flavored instant pudding mix I was tempted to add shredded coconut, but maybe next time. Top with the Cool Whip, using a spatula to spread into an even layer. Nabisco doesn’t even use REAL vanilla in their Nilla wafers any more! Is there a reason why you can’t prepare the pudding all at once? 2 I’ll let you know what I did and how it turned out if I had an empty baking dish to take home ; ). I also like the idea of shredded coconut as, Leai suggested on 3/23. Packed with flavor and loaded with real vanilla and lots of vanilla bean flecks! Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. I have Trader Joes Triple Ginger Snaps, a whole fresh pineapple, a pint of heavy cream, and two boxes of cook-n-serve vanilla pudding mix. Add drained pineapple. Hmmm. Required fields are marked *. This recipe looks so dreamy! I'm Michelle and I believe anyone can learn to confidently make recipes worthy of celebration. Pour into prepared crust and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. I never got the recipe and now I have it. I can’t wait to make it and share it with my family. I used Nilla wafers instead of graham crackers, stirred crushed pineapple into the vanilla pudding, and topped the whole thing with Cool Whip and crushed Nilla wafers. Line the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish with Nilla wafers, breaking them to fill in any big gaps along the edges. I wish I had a piece right now. We wouldn’t make it again. I only had one tiny bite. Day before serving, lightly grease 8 inch square cake pan, pack half the crumbs in bottom of pan. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. My mother makes something similar called Summer Cool Cake. Let cream cheese stand at room temperature until softened. In medium bowl, with wooden spoon, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Thank you, every time I’ll make it I’ll think of her. Prepare the second box of pudding as you did the first, with the remaining 2 cups of milk. Hello Michelle and thank you for posting this recipe! Top with another layer of Nilla wafers, again breaking them into pieces if needed to fill any large gaps. I am considering a variation by incorporating ripe banana(s) into one or both pudding layers. Hers were always a very basic icebox cake recipe – layers of graham crackers alternating with layers of vanilla pudding. Wow, Michelle, this recipe looks right up my alley — easy & delicious! If you have 20 minutes, you can throw this together, pop it in the fridge, and… done! Four years ago: Rhubarb Crumb Cake This recipe sounds yummy. Directions. And, most of all, it literally screams “SPRING.” Thanks so much for passing it along to us. I was meeting a friend for lunch on Saturday and I had precisely 30 minutes after I had finished getting ready before I had to leave, and I managed to make this AND clean up the kitchen before I left. I cannot wait to cut into this one on Easter. Fold in whipped topping: set aside. My grandma was the queen of icebox cakes – they were a regular appearance at her Sunday dinners, especially during the spring and summertime. I was looking last min for a light springy Easter desert that will impress my LG family of tried & true cooks and bakers. Recipe sounded delicious but it turned out kind of bland and boring. No-Bake Chocolate, Peanut Butter & Oatmeal Cookies, Garlic-Herb & Parmesan Roasted Red Potatoes, 4-serving size boxes vanilla-flavored instant pudding mix, milk (whole or 2% is recommended), divided, canned crushed pineapple, drained well, divided. Hi Martha, You could, and then just divide it when assembling the cake. Your email address will not be published. Pour the pudding evenly over the layer of Nilla wafers, using a rubber spatula to spread into an even layer. Beat until smooth. Unfortunately; their recipe seems to have changed and not for the better :( However, the store brand had far superior taste, and didn’t leave a hole in your wallet. Add egg yolks one at a time, beating after each addition and scraping the sides. It was one of my favorites growing up. I’ll try a small sample before making changes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. The TJs ones are SOOOO yummy! Your email address will not be published. Prior to serving, garnish the top with additional crushed Nilla wafers. I put a springtime, Easter spin to that recipe for dessert this past Sunday. Hi Michelle! Nutritional values are based on one serving, New Orleans Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce. Buona Pasqua! Pour the pudding over the 2nd layer of Nilla wafers, spreading it into an even layer with a rubber spatula. Hello and welcome! Whisk together 1 box of instant pudding with 2 cups of the milk for 5 minutes, or until the pudding thickens and appears set. Love your recipes, but suggest that you enable us to put them on Pinterest, so we can keep them all I one place. I’m glad I halved the recipe because it is all too easy to polish off! I also agree with Lynn re the Nabisco Vanilla Wafers. Its yellow cake topped with Vanilla pudding, crushed pineapple, and cool whip. I think I can make a variation of this happen. I made half the recipe for our small family. They were sampling it and OMG so yummy. Simply click the Pinterest button to save to Pinterest! My mouth is watering that sounds so good!! Beat until light and fluffy. Leave a review below, then snap a picture and tag @thebrowneyedbaker on Instagram so I can see it! I made this dessert for Easter after seeing it last week and everyone loved it! It’s in the refrigerator as we speak. OMG — I almost forgot to say “HAPPY EASTER” to you and your family, Michelle, and to everyone else out there!!! I love quick and easy desserts that end up being family favorites – great to keep in your back pocket when you need to throw something together fast! https://gramsrecipebox.com/2019/10/16/pineapple-icebox-cake I just bought a yummy Coconut Cake from Sams Club today. May I suggest that you try Trader Joe’s Vanilla Wafers in your next recipe that you would otherwise use Nilla Wafers? Menu tips, recipe ideas, prep timelines, and more! Pour in lemon juice gradually and heat. I love pineapple so this recipe is calling my name :). Stir the second can of drained crushed pineapple into the pudding. The TJ ginger snaps are not as porous as Nilla wafers, but I think if I give it overnight set time instead of 4 hours, it will work. OMG! It was super easy and perfect for spring- thanks for sharing! A big crowd pleaser! I made this recipe using Cheesecake flavored pudding (all the vanilla was sold out at my local store) and it was perfect. The pineapple icebox cake was a huge hit on Sunday, so much so that both my mom and mother-in-law suggested that I make it again for Easter Sunday to add to the dessert spread. Hi Annette! There are Pinterest buttons in multiple locations here – you can hover over any photo to Pin it, or when you are scrolling there should be a bar at the bottom with buttons for Pinterest, Facebook, Yum, Twitter and Email. But, I will make this for Easter. Six years ago: Super Mario Brothers Birthday Cake. I remember having this dessert years and years ago — my sweet sister-in-law made it and she has since passed away.