This Pistachio Pineapple Dip is a quick and easy dessert dip, made with cream cheese, crushed pineapple, yogurt, and pistachio pudding. Serve with Nilla wafers and your favorite fruit and watch it disappear at your next get-together!
Quick and Easy Pistachio Pineapple Dip
Pistachio is a versatile flavor that we absolutely love and works well in so many desserts like pistachio cookies and pistachio cake to Watergate salad. And, of course, this pistachio pineapple dip.
Pistachio and pineapple may seem like an odd combination but they actually complement each other so well. The balance of flavors keeps this dessert dip on the not-so-sweet side. Serve this with some Nilla wafers and fruit and you’ll have a hit at your next gathering.
Why You’ll Love This Pistachio Dip
Here are a few reasons we absolutely love this dessert dip.
- Quick and easy. This dip takes literally 5 minutes of hands-on prep! It can’t get easier than that.
- Only 6 ingredients. And I bet you already have one or two in the kitchen right now.
- Not too sweet. While this is a dessert dip, it’s not ultra sweet. The pineapple, cream cheese, and yogurt all help balance out the flavor of this dip.
Ingredients Needed
This easy dessert dip is made with just 6 simple ingredients.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
- Cream cheese – Softened so that it blends with the other ingredients easily.
- Crushed pineapple – Mostly drained but you’ll want a small amount of juice.
- Vanilla yogurt – You can use regular vanilla yogurt or Greek vanilla yogurt.
- Pistachio pudding – Just the powder, do not prepare the pudding according to the box.
- Sweetened coconut flakes – Lightly toast in the oven for extra flavor.
- Vanilla – A little vanilla always adds a nice touch of flavor.
- Pistachios – I like to add crushed roasted pistachios as a garnish.
How to Make Pistachio Pineapple Dip
You can make this dessert dip with just a few minutes of prep. Just remember it also needs an hour to chill.
(Scroll down to the printable recipe card for all the details and don’t miss the helpful tips and video below.)
- Combine the ingredients. Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then blend in the pineapple, yogurt, pudding powder, 1/2 cup coconut flakes, and vanilla until combined.
- Chill. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour, then soften for a few minutes at room temperature.
- Serve. Garnish with some more toasted coconut and crushed pistachios. Serve.
Tips for Success
Here are a few tips to help you make the best pistachio dip.
- Don’t skip the chill time. It might seem a bit silly to chill the dip and then soften it to room temperature but trust me. This chill time also doubles as time for the flavors to meld and it’s so worth it.
- How to easily soften cream cheese. The best way to soften cream cheese is to leave it on the counter for 30 minutes or so. If you forget, you can pop it in the microwave in 20-second intervals instead, but make sure it doesn’t melt!
- How to toast coconut. If you want to toast your own coconut, just spread it on a baking sheet and pop it in the oven at 350F for 10 minutes or so. Keep an eye on it and stir it a few times, until it turns your desired color of toasted.
Video: Pistachio Pineapple Dip
Serving Suggestions
Pistachio pineapple dip makes a great dessert dip for family get-togethers and summer cookouts but we love it anytime. As mentioned, you’ll want to let it soften, as the cream cheese will harden in the fridge and make it too hard for dipping.
Here are a few of our favorite dippers for this pistachio dip:
- Strawberries
- Apples
- Nilla wafers
- Graham crackers
- Pretzels
How to Store Pineapple Dip
Pistachio pineapple dip can be stored in the fridge for 2 days. Keep it in an airtight container. Remember that it does contain cream cheese and yogurt, so if you’re serving this at a gathering, it shouldn’t sit at room temperature or in the heat for more than an hour or so.
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Pistachio Pineapple Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounce package cream cheese , softened to room temperature
- 20 ounce can crushed pineapple , mostly drained
- 6 ounce container vanilla yogurt
- 3 ounce box pistachio pudding (just the powder)
- 3/4 cup sweetened coconut flakes , lightly toasted, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- fresh strawberries and Nilla wafer cookies , for dipping
- crushed roasted pistachios , for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, with a handheld mixer beat the cream cheese until smooth. Then blend in the pineapple, yogurt, pistachio pudding powder, 1/2 cup coconut flakes, and vanilla until well combined.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour, then let soften a bit at room temperature.
- Garnish with the remaining 1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes and crushed pistachios, if desired, and serve with fresh strawberries and Nilla wafer cookies.
