Dessert

Pineapple Walnut Icebox Treat

Name: Pineapple Walnut Icebox Treat
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 300 g vanilla wafer crushed; 500 g crushed pineapple drained; 100 g granulated sugar; 80 g walnut chopped; 75 g dairy-free butter melted; 240 ml dairy-free whipped topping (optional); 6 pcs maraschino cherry (optional)

This simple no-bake dessert features layers of crushed vanilla wafers, sweet pineapple, and buttery walnuts. After chilling in the refrigerator, it sets into a firm, sliceable treat that's both easy and refreshing.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 4 hr 15 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 646 kcal

Allergen information: may contain milk, nuts, and tree nuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

300 gvanilla wafer, crushed
500 gcrushed pineapple, drained
100 ggranulated sugar
80 gwalnut, chopped
75 gdairy-free butter, melted

garnish

240 mldairy-free whipped topping(optional)
6 pcsmaraschino cherry(optional)

Equipment

spatula · mixing bowl · knife · baking dish

The method

Step by step

1
In a medium bowl, stir together the drained crushed pineapple and granulated sugar until well combined.
About 2 min
2
In a separate small bowl, mix the chopped walnuts with the melted dairy-free butter.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Tossing the nuts in butter helps create a richer, more distinct layer.
3
Spread half of the crushed vanilla wafers in an even layer on the bottom of an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking dish.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: You don't need to press this layer down firmly; a loose layer is fine.
4
Spoon half of the pineapple mixture over the wafer layer and spread it out evenly.
About 2 min
5
Sprinkle half of the walnut and butter mixture over the pineapple.
About 1 min
6
Repeat the layers, starting with the remaining crushed wafers, followed by the rest of the pineapple mixture, and finishing with the remaining walnuts.
About 4 min
7
Cover the dish with plastic wrap or a lid and place it in the refrigerator to chill.
About 1 min
8
Let the dessert set for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until firm.
Cook’s note: Chilling overnight yields the best texture as it allows the wafers to soften and absorb the moisture.
9
To serve, slice into squares. Garnish with a dollop of whipped topping and a maraschino cherry, if using.
About 1 min

Per serving

Nutrition

43%Score

Calories: 645.9kcal
Protein: 5.5g
Carbs: 77g
Fat: 37.2g
Fibre: 3.1g
Sugar: 54g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator.