I can’t stop making this easy pineapple pudding dessert recipe. It’s the perfect quick dessert that makes me feel like I’m on a tropical vacation. Creamy, sweet and surprisingly light, this recipe is great when you want a tasty treat without spending all day in the kitchen.

 

The combination of creamy pudding and tropical fruit make this easy pineapple pudding great for parties, holidays, BBQ’s, or just a simple dessert at home. I like serving it as a pudding but it also works well as a fruit dip.

Why you’ll love this easy pineapple pudding

There are many reasons I love this dessert recipe including:

• Easy: It’s hard to find an easier dessert to make than this three ingredient recipe.
• Fast: Mix this together in about 5 minutes and then let it chill. This is a perfect make ahead dessert.
• Taste: Pineapple adds great tropical flavor to this pudding recipe. Perfect for Summer but delicious all year long.

Ingredients

This easy pineapple pudding is made with three ingredients you might already have in your kitchen.

• Vanilla instant pudding – Pudding mix makes the delicious base to this pudding.
• Crushed pineapple – Be sure to use the whole can of crushed pineapple. Do not drain.
• Frozen whipped topping – Thawed whipped topping adds a light, airy feel to the pudding.

How to make pineapple pudding dessert

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and video on how to make this pineapple dessert.

Step one: Stir together crushed pineapple and vanilla pudding mix. You can use an electric mixer or whisk it by hand.

Step two: Fold in the thawed whipped topping until fully combined. Be careful not to over mix. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least an hour. This helps all the flavors come together and lets the pudding chill.

How to store

Store this easy pineapple dessert, covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. I don’t recommend freezing this dessert.

Pudding variations and substitutions

This pineapple dessert recipe is very versatile and you can easily try other flavor combinations for a little something different.

• Pudding: You can substitute the vanilla pudding mix with different flavors like white chocolate, cheesecake, or lemon pudding mix.
• Fruit: Replace the crushed pineapple with mandarin oranges, or fruit cocktail.
• Mix-ins: Try adding in some additional ingredients like crushed vanilla wafer cookies, shredded coconut, chopped macadamia nuts, chopped pecans, or
• Toppings: When ready to serve try topping with whipped cream, extra Cool Whip, vanilla wafer cookies, maraschino cherries, or pineapple tidbits.

More pineapple recipes

• Pineapple casserole
• Pineapple cake
• Pineapple angel food cake
• Bacon wrapped pineapple