There’s no shortage of ways to enjoy pineapple—its sweet-and-tart flavor works equally well in savory dishes, desserts, and drinks. These days, fresh pineapple is available year-round, so if you’ve ever been stuck in a cooking or drinking rut, look to the tropical fruit for a change. To that end, we’ve rounded up our favorite pineapple recipes, from tacos al pastor and mango pineapple upside-down pie to a piña colada done right. These delicious pineapple desserts will satisfy a tropical sweet tooth. Get into the fruit mood with our winning collection of sweet and sunny pineapple recipes that you can serve after dinner, take to soups and parties, and even enjoy with your morning coffee. The best pineapple desserts cover a wide range of flavors and styles, from whipped custards to layer cakes. Not only does pineapple add plenty of sweetness to desserts, but it also keeps cakes and bread moist, and the sugars in the fruit caramelize and add thickness to pie fillings and cheesecakes. Here, we’ve rounded up 15 of our favorite pineapple desserts, so you can find the sweet treat you want to eat when you’re craving this tropical fruit.
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Double Pineapple Upside Down Cake
What could make a sweet and buttery pineapple cake better? A box of yellow cake mix, that’s it. This amazingly delicious dessert is like two treats in one. It can be made in about an hour and makes a stunning presentation on your table.
Pineapple Bread Pudding With Pecans
Bread pudding is one of the all-time comforting desserts, especially on cold or rainy days. This baked version is super easy to make year-round with canned crushed pineapple and just six other ingredients, including pecans for welcome crunch and texture.
Pineapple Meringue Pie
Up your dessert game with this scrumptious pineapple tart. It’s a fun change of pace from lemon and brings all the sweet flavor you want in this style of pie. For a meringue that thickens nicely, beat the egg whites on high speed and add a little sugar. A prepared pie crust is a great shortcut.
Pineapple Chiffon Cake
Light and fluffy and flavored with pineapple, this gorgeous chiffon cake is a great treat for your book club. Bake in the oven and serve dusted with powdered sugar with forest fruits. You can also top it with a dessert sauce or even add frosting to make it a special occasion dessert.
Pineapple Delight Bars
Bring in big bucks at your next bake sale with these amazing pineapple sticks. There’s so much to love, from their pineapple and cream cheese filling nestled in a buttery shortcrust to their toasted coconut and pecan topping.
Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecake
Get ready for a round of applause when you show up to your next potluck with this amazing Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecake. With its bakery topping of pineapple rings and bright maraschino cherries, it’s sure to go fast. Leave the cake to chill in the fridge for a few hours before slicing and serving.
Pineapple Coconut Cheese Pie
Pineapple Chess Cake with Tropical Flavor is a wonderful combination of coconut and pineapple flavors. It’s a sweet and rich Southern-style pie with a delicious, smooth custard filling. Bake it for a winning potluck post or holiday dessert.
Pineapple Cherry Dump Cake
There’s no secret to this cake except for its simple ingredients, which include canned crushed pineapple, prepared cherry pie filling, a box of yellow cake mix, a little butter, and optional nuts. You combine all the ingredients in a pan and bake it into a fruity, delicious cobbler-like cake that the whole family will love.
Pineapple Oatmeal Cookies
The juicy sweetness of pineapple adds something extra special to classic oatmeal cookies. The unusual combination of ingredients creates super moist cookies with lots of tropical flavors. They are a great snack after school or a treat for school snacks for children.
Pineapple and Coconut Cajun Cake
A delicious, old-fashioned Cajun cake is a simple one-layer pineapple cake topped with coconut and pecan frosting. It’s a Louisiana dessert that was born in the bay but has great tropical flavors. Bring it to a potluck, or as a special treat to share at morning gatherings.
Pineapple Custard Pudding Cake
Custard Cake with Pineapple Custard is a dessert your family will love. Bake it one slice at a time with pieces of pineapple on the bottom and a soft, fluffy cake topping. Its sweet taste, smooth custard base, and cute presentation make it a great party dessert.
Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes
Adorable pineapple upside-down cupcakes take everything you love about the iconic dessert cake and pack it into portable cupcakes. Use a jumbo muffin tin lined with parchment paper to fit the pineapple slices that form the bottom of these cupcakes.
Polish Pineapple Crumb Cake
Bake this old-fashioned crumb cake with a difference for a special treat to enjoy after dinner or for weekend breakfast. You’ll love the generous layer of crunchy, buttery crumbs piled atop the soft, vanilla-scented cake. When baked, it is decorated with pineapple rings, so it looks like an upside-down cake, but without the need to turn it over.
Pineapple Angel Food Dump Cake
With just two ingredients, this pretty and fluffy Pineapple Angel Cake couldn’t be simpler and makes a great last-minute dessert. Bake this in about half an hour from start to finish using boxed angel cake mix and canned crushed pineapple.
Vegan Pineapple Upside Down Cake
With a few simple ingredients added to a basic yellow cake mix, this vegan pineapple upside-down cake is ready to go in the oven in just two minutes. The recipe requires no mixing and the cake comes out of the oven beautifully moist with a baking aroma reminiscent of a trip to the tropics.
