Refreshing Tropical Breeze Pie
A light, no-bake tropical dessert made with whipped cream cheese, crushed pineapple, fresh lime, coconut, and a buttery graham cracker crust. This Refreshing Tropical Breeze Pie is creamy, bright, and perfect for warm-weather entertaining.
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Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 sleeve approximately ⅓ of a 14 oz package graham crackers finely crushed
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
For the Filling
- 1 12 oz container whipped cream cheese
- 1 8 oz can crushed pineapple thoroughly drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest divided
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup heavy cream
For the Topping
- ½ cup heavy cream very cold
- 2 teaspoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 8 oz can crushed pineapple drained
Instructions
Prepare the Crust
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a food processor or blender, combine the crushed graham crackers, granulated sugar, and melted butter until evenly moistened.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of an 8-inch pie pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to cool completely.
Prepare the Filling
- In a large bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream using an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- Reserve ½ teaspoon of the lime zest for garnish.
- In a separate bowl, beat the whipped cream cheese until smooth. Add the drained crushed pineapple, lime juice, and remaining lime zest, mixing until well combined.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Pour the filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top evenly.
Prepare the Topping
- In a clean bowl, whip ½ cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat briefly to combine.
- Spread the whipped topping evenly over the pie.
- Garnish with the reserved lime zest and the additional crushed pineapple.
Chill
- Refrigerate the pie for 3–4 hours, or until fully set, before slicing and serving.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten free, substitute the graham crackers with certified gluten-free graham crackers or gluten-free cookie crumbs. Ensure all packaged ingredients, including cream cheese and vanilla extract, are labeled gluten free to avoid cross-contamination.