2 1/2cupsgraham cracker crumbs(about 40 graham cracker squares, see notes)
1/2cupbutter, melted
2tbspbrown sugar
Pineapple Fluff Filling:
8ozcream cheese (1 block)(at room temperature)
1/2cupbutter(at room temperature)
1cuppowdered sugar
20ozcan crushed pineapple, drained(567 mL can)
Whipped Cream Layer:
500mLheavy cream (whipping cream)
1/2tspvanilla
1tbsppowdered sugar
Instructions
There are 4 layers to this dessert. Here I will lay out each layer, make in this order.
Graham Crust (and topping)
NOTE: This makes both the crust AND topping. Once mixed, make sure to separate it into two portions: 2 cups for the crust and 1/2 cup for the topping.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
Use a food processor to make the graham cracker crumbs. You will need about 40 graham crackers to get about 2 1/2 cups of crumbs. Transfer the graham cracker crumbs to a bowl.2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
Add the melted butter to the graham cracker crumbs along with the brown sugar. Mix well.1/2 cup butter, melted, 2 tbsp brown sugar
Measure out 2 cups for the crust (set 1/2 cup aside for the topping). Press 2 cups of the graham cracker mixture into a 9x9 baking dish, in an even layer.
Bake for 5 minutes, remove from the oven and let cool completely before adding the fillings. Tip: Once the dish is not too hot I actually like to put it in the freezer while I make the fillings.
Pineapple Fluff Filling:
Using a stand electric mixer with the whisk attachment whip the cream cheese and butter together until fluffy, about 5 minutes.8 oz cream cheese (1 block), 1/2 cup butter
Slowly add the powdered sugar (if you add it too fast sugar will fly everywhere). Mix until smooth and creamy.1 cup powdered sugar
Drain the can of crushed pineapple. It should NOT be wet when added to the cream cheese mixture. 20 oz can crushed pineapple, drained
Fold the drained crushed pineapple into the cream cheese fluff mixture. Mix well.
Spread this pineapple fluff mixture over the cooled graham cracker crust.
Whipped Cream Filling:
Using a stand mixer, whip together the heavy cream, vanilla and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.500 mL heavy cream (whipping cream), 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1 tbsp powdered sugar
Spread this whipped cream mixture over the pineapple fluff cream cheese layer.
Graham Topping:
Now sprinkle the 1/2 cup graham cracker crust topping mixture that you had set aside, over the top of the whipped cream layer.
Cover and let chill for at least 2 hours. More is better.