Pineapple Dip
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When I’m looking for a sweet and refreshing dip, this Pineapple Dip is at the top of my list. With just 5 ingredients and about 10 minutes of prep time, it comes together easily but still feels a little special. It’s light and creamy, with a bright pineapple flavor, making it ideal for parties, potlucks, or a quick afternoon treat.
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Easy Pineapple Dip Recipe
This Pineapple Dip came about from a no-bake Christmas cookie I was trying. The cookie was pretty bad; the taste was less than desirable, and the texture was even worse…so I changed the ingredients and ended up with an awesome sweet dip. I also ended up licking the spoon—it was that good. Sometimes it’s those failures that turn out to be wins.
Now this is one of my favorite dips to make and bring to a gathering because it’s always a hit and is so easy to make! I use canned pineapple, which means I can make it year round. Best of all, I can pull it together in 10 minutes and then I let it chill in the fridge for about an hour so the flavors meld together. The result is a creamy, refreshing dip with a bright, tropical flavor.
Helpful Tips and Variations
- Powdered sugar is a must. It dissolves smoothly into the mixture, giving the dip a light, creamy texture and just the right amount of sweetness. Avoid granulated sugar, which makes the mixture grainy.
- No food processor? If you don’t have a food processor, put the wafers in a Ziploc bag and use your rolling pin to grind into fine crumbs.
- Chilling time is key. Let this pineapple dip chill in the fridge for at least an hour. This helps the flavors fully develop and meld together.
- Drain the pineapple well. You can keep some of the juice to add in afterwards if you find the dip is too thick.
Easy Pineapple Dip
Ingredients
- 8 whole Nilla wafer cookies
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 20 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained and squeezed of its liquid
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Nilla wafers, for serving
Instructions
- Blend the Nilla Wafers in a food processor until finely ground.
- In a medium bowl, with a handheld mixer beat together the cream cheese, pineapple, powdered sugar, Nilla wafer crumbs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour, then let soften a bit at room temperature.
- Serve with Nilla wafers and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.
Did you make this? Leave a rating below!How to Make Pineapple Dip Step by Step
Blend the cookies: Pulse 8 whole Nilla Wafers in a food processor until finely ground into crumbs.
Combine the ingredients: Beat an 8 oz. package of softened cream cheese, a 20 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained, and ½ cup powdered sugar, the cookie crumbs, and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth and creamy.
Chill: Cover and chill in the refrigerator for an hour.
Serve: Serve with Nilla Wafers as dippers.
Serving Suggestions
I like to serve this pineapple dip with the Nilla wafers on the side or a batch of homemade soft pretzels, but cut-up fruit is also nice—anything goes, just use whatever fruit is in season. When I’m serving this dip at a party, I like to have a few savory options, so I’ll also prepare a BLT dip featuring the classic bacon, lettuce, and tomato flavor. This cobb salad dip is another option and is loaded with veggies, which helps balance out the other rich options.
Proper Storage
If you’re not serving this dip right away, it will need to be stored in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator. Before serving, allow dip to soften a bit at room temperature. Any leftover dip should be kept in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator and will last for up to 3 days.
More Dessert Dips To Try
- This Cookie Dough Dip features cream cheese, chocolate chips, and toffee bits for a rich and luscious dip.
- My Oreo Dip comes together in minutes and tastes like cookies and cream cheesecake filling.
- This Cannoli Dip has all the classic Italian Cannoli dessert flavors in a quick and easy dip.
Made this dip for the Superbowl and it was a hit. I served it with Nilla wafers, fresh strawberries, and fresh blackberries for dipping. It was a nice, sweet treat without being too sweet. Will definitely make it again.
P.S. I did mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar first, then added the crushed wafers, vanilla & then finally the pineapple. Delish!!
Thank you, Amy!!
I messed this up twice but it still tasted good! My advice is to cream the powdered sugar and cream cheese together first and to drain the pineapple very well. You can always add some juice back in at the end. This helped me to avoid getting the cream cheese lumps that I got the first two times. So yummy!
I loved this dip so much. It was easy and delicious.
Delicious!! I am lazy and did not feel like cleaning a food processor for 8 nilla wafers…just put those wafers in a ziploc bag and use your rolling pin to grind into crumbs!!
My family loved it and I am going to make it again for a party this week! I am going to try making it a day before the party and store in refrigerator overnight. I love a spotless kitchen when guest come so everything I can get done the day before helps.
Fantastic dessert dip for any gathering! Easy to make with few ingredients.
made it for the super bowl and it was good
Had the grandchildren tonight and was looking for a treat! This was perfect ! Thank you for sharing!
I have made this recipe multiple times. Delish. Add cool whip to mine. Kids like it better that way. Plus goes a lot further as far as portions.
Made it yesterday- was soooo good !!!!!! Thanks for sharing
Yes it does it says crushed pineapple drained and squeezed. Well
It doesn’t say what kinda of pineapple to use chucnks, crushed tid bits
Hi Kathy. Yes it does. Crushed :)
Can I use fresh pineapple?
Sure!
Thank you for sharing this delicious dip, very refreshing.
Did you use crushed pineapple in it’s own juice? or in syrup?
I’ve used both. Either is delicious. And since it’s squeezed of all liquid, the difference is negligible IMHO.
Yes it does Crushed and juice drained and squeezed. Well
I could eat this with Club Crackers!! I love pineapple and I love cream cheese….win win!!
Hi! Looks yummy! Can any other fruit be substituted for the pineapple?
Can you change nilla to Graham my family is fussy they don’t like them or have you tried?
Hi Linda – I haven’t tried that, but I can’t imagine that wouldn’t be delicious also!
Tried graham crackers with this…..not too bad.
Vanilla extract or Vanilla flavoring?
Extract
I made this Nilla Pineapple Fip. It is delicious and I WILL make it again!
Do you actually use vanilla flavoring?
Love your recipies….is it possible to get nutritional breakdowns? Im diabetic, so every ounce of sugar needs counted….thanks!
Thank you, Melanie! Unfortunately, I just don’t have the time to figure out that information for every single recipe, but if there are particular ones of interest to you, there are online calculators that will do that for you by plugging in the ingredients.
Do you know the name of the on line calculater that figures out the nutritional and calories info?
I don’t use them, so I didn’t have a particular one in mind. I just know if you Google for Calorie Calculator, a bunch will come up.
Go to Sparklepeople.com and you can enter your recipes for nutritional values.
Need party recipes. Dips and allelse you can give me.
This was SO good. And too easy! LOL. Dangerous.
Made this for a Mother’s Day brunch. Should have doubled it…went so fast!
I love when flunkie recipes turn into something else! What a great dip – pineapple & cream cheese work so well together, yum!
Growing up, I would sit and devour (slowly) half a box of Nilla Wafers. I love them. Still love them in banana pudding. And I think I would lick the bowl on this dip. YUM. This is one of those just-different-enough dips that you can put out and I think people would go crazy over it.
When I was a kid, my grandfather was diagnosed with diabetes. My mom immediately put a ban on all hostess ding dongs and most cookies (it was a depressing time, I must say!) But she still allowed Vanilla Wafers in the house. Go figure.
We give our diabetic residents at NH graham crackers or vanilla wafers for snack at night lower in refined sugar
Can I put this in puff pastry and bake it?
Well it has fruit in it, so it must be healthy…right? :P
Oh goodness…I can’t wait for Superbowl!!!
I made this yesterday mine is very thick like cake icing not light and fluffy like the picture