Experience the tropics with every bite of this refreshing no bake pineapple coconut cream pie. From the sweet and tangy crushed pineapple to the fluffy whipped coconut cream to the crunchy toasted coconut, this is summer in a pie!
(Love tropical treats? Try this cold and refreshing buko pandan. It’s a popular Filipino dessert made of coconut, tapioca pearls and pandan-infused gelatine. It’s delicious! Mango graham cake or mango float is another favourite summertime treat – absolutely no baking required.)
I may not want to admit it but summer is winding down. We still get marvelous sunshine however the days are getting shorter, the air is crisper in the morning and it’s been averaging in the low 20s (65F) more and more.
Plus, this is the last recipe in our No Bake Summer Series! That went by fast (remember the Strawberry Mango Banana Smoothie from June?). We will pick it up again next year but in the meantime, I leave you with this amazing, no bake pineapple coconut cream pie. It’s the perfect send-off to summer!
Labour Day weekend
I know a lot of you have been busy with back-to-school activities but here, school doesn’t start until after Labour Day. So the Labour Day weekend is really when we try to cram as much summer activities as we can.
And this pie is perfect for those BBQs and picnics and parties you’re cooking up. Pineapples + coconut + more coconut…a summer dessert can’t get any more tropical than this!
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Use chilled coconut cream
I kid you not when I say it’s super easy to whip this up. Just one important thing to remember: use coconut cream
and not coconut milk. The cans look very similar sometimes so double-check you’re grabbing the right one.
And chill the can the night before you plan to use it. You want the solidified coconut cream and not the watery bits. Don’t throw away the watery portion though! It’s still good for other recipes like smoothies.
No bake pineapple coconut cream pie
Then off you go! Prepare your crust. Freeze. Prepare your filling. Chill. Top with toasted coconuts and more whipped coconut cream before serving. Enjoy! It’s really that easy.
So this long weekend, the last long weekend of summer, make this no bake pineapple coconut cream pie and have a wonderful time! Make it count!
No bake pineapple coconut cream pie - sweet and tangy crushed pineapple, fluffy whipped coconut cream, crunchy toasted coconut. Summer in a pie!
Ingredients
- 2 cups (170 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup (60 grams) sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- Pinch of salt
- 1 packet (equivalent to 1 tablespoon) unflavoured gelatine
- 1 14 oz (400 ml) can coconut cream, chilled
- 1 8 oz (250 grams) block cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 14 oz (400 ml) can crushed pineapple, drained (keep the juice)
- Sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
- Whipped coconut cream
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, 1/2 cup melted butter and a pinch of salt. Stir until evenly moist.
- Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Freeze while you prepare the filling.
- Pour 1 packet of unflavoured gelatine into a small bowl with 3 tablespoons of pineapple juice (drained from the can of crushed pineapple). Do not stir. Let sit for 10 minutes to allow it to bloom.
- In the meantime, using a handheld electric mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and 2 tablespoons sugar on medium high speed until smooth and creamy. Fold crushed pineapples. Set aside.
- Using a handheld electric mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip a can of coconut cream (only use the solidified portions of your coconut cream, see my notes above) on medium high speed until resembling soft peaks. Get your gelatine and microwave for no more than 10 seconds (the bowl should not be warm to the touch). Whisk until smooth.
- With the mixer on medium low speed, gradually pour it in a steady stream into your coconut cream. Continue whipping until the gelatine is incorporated.
- Fold your coconut cream into your cream cheese pineapple mixture. Transfer the filling into your prepared crust and chill for 4-6 hours, preferably overnight.
- To serve, top with coconut cream and sprinkle with toasted sweetened shredded coconut
Happy no baking!
Did you make no bake pineapple coconut cream pie? I’d love to hear from you in the comments section below.
Here are some of the best recipes from our No Bake Summer Series:
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- Grilled Peaches with Mascarpone Cream & Bourbon Salted Caramel Sauce
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- Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chili Butter
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- Aloha Burger Recipe
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- No-Bake Raspberry White Chocolate Tart (with video)
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Trish @ spoonful of butter says
Thanks for the tip about coconut cream! I thought coconut milk and coconut cream are kinda interchangeable.
Summer is a bit short this year!
Janella Panchamsingh says
yum this pie looks so tasty. I have never had pineapple as a pie and i would definitely give this try
Kendel says
You had me at ‘no bake’. This sounds so, so good!
Linda @ 2 Cookin Mamas says
Cream cheese, pineapple and coconut cream – sounds like I’ve gone to the islands! Beautiful pie and I bet with some gluten-free graham cracker crumbs I can make this for my daughter. Thanks for the last flavors of summer!
Jolina says
Exactly! If we can’t go to the tropics, well let’s have it in pie form lol 🙂 Hope you and your daughter like it!
Courtney says
Omg can we say yum?!?! I just love all things coconut! I will definitely be giving your recipe a try
Carrie says
This sounds so delicious! It has been averaging around 10 here… So fall is definitely here… It even snowed in the mountains recently… Yikes! So any recipes that lets me hold on to a bit of summer is good for me!
Jolina says
Yikes! And I thought our frost warnings were bad lol. Oh well, it’s inevitable I guess 🙂 And yes, we will grill as long as we can and hold on to summer as much as possible!
Heather Johnson says
Yummy! I love coconut cream pie and no-bake recipes. The addition of the pineapple sounds amazing!
paula schuck says
These photos are impressive!! This pie looks amazing. Coconut is always yummy, isn’t it? This is one I need to save.
Jolina says
Thanks Paula! And I agree, coconut is always a winner in my books 🙂
Michael says
Never tried a pineapple coconut pie, looks amazing!
Erica Schwarz says
Oh man you are talking my language. Coconut cream pie is right up there with Key Lime and Pumpkin for me – my favorites.
Jolina says
Yummm so many pies so little time 🙂
Lauren @ Delicious Little Bites says
You had me at coconut (I’m seriously addicted!), then again at “no bake” and one last time at “pineapple!” This is perfection! Can’t wait to try it!
Jolina says
Haha hope you like it!
Amanda says
I’m all about no bake desserts. They are so simple, beautiful, and perfect for bringing to a party. Would love to test out your recipe this Labor Day!
Jolina says
It would be perfect for Labour Day. And it would hold up well too. Hope you guys like it!
Neely Moldovan says
This sounds so good. I am horribly allergic to coconut but the best stuff always has it in it! So good!
Kita Bryant says
I need to have this. I am glad the recipe is right here, because this looks amazing.
Eloise says
that pie looks amazing! I’m a sucker for good pies, yum! I love that this is no bake too, I’m going to have to make this during the week ; ) thanks!
Rachel Ritlop says
Girl yesss! This looks so good! I’ll take it all!
Maggie Unzueta says
I could eat my screen. I love pie!!
Melanie Smith says
I start drooling when i saw this! I have to do this for my family!
maria long says
I know I would really enjoy this pie, esecially no bake. Not sure the family will dig the pineapple
Marcie W. says
Holy heck, that looks heavenly! This pie is the ultimate summer dessert, especially with those bright, fresh flavors.
Denise says
This looks amazing. I love coconut, so I will have to try this!
Belle says
Oh my! That looks really good! I need to try this! I bet my kids would love this!
Ellen says
Sounds good! I needed a no bake pineapple recipe about two weeks ago. Well, I will keep this one on file. Thanks!
Jolina says
Oh 2 weeks too late! But you can always make a second pie 🙂
Mel says
Wow what a simple recipe for a delicious dessert!
John says
Good Morning, Jolina! This pie looks amazing. I’ve never seen pineapple added to a coconut cream pie. I bet it’s a delicious combination. Thank you for sharing!!
Jolina says
Hello John! They’re great together. Very tropical 🙂 Hope you guys are enjoying the long weekend!
Sandy N Vyjay says
This pie looks really ravishing and tempting too. Pineapple and Coconut are personal favourites and if they combine, then the effect is definitely magical.Would love to try this recipe.
valmg @ Mom Knows It All says
No bake sounds good, particularly on a hot day. This pie looks so creamy and sound quite flavorful!
Lisa says
Yum this sounds so good! I love pineapple and I love coconut! I will have to try this!
Gloria Gordon says
I don’t normally like coconut but this looks yummy!
Pam says
I had heard you could whip coconut cream, but I have never tried it. I really need to make this yummy pie.
Jolina says
Coconut cream is the bomb 🙂 And a great alternative to regular whipped cream!
Jaime Nicole says
This sounds like the perfect summer dessert! I love the flavors and no-bake is a must when you don’t want to use the oven!
Elizabeth says
I will whip this up as my last hoorah for summer.
Jolina says
Nice! Hope you like it! Enjoy the long weekend 🙂
Sarah Honey says
This no bake pineapple coconut cream pie sounds delicious. I’ve never had pineapple added to coconut cream pie.
Our Family World says
Okay, you got me at no bake. This looks like one awesome dessert that is easy to make. I love the toasted coconut you generously sprinkled as topping. That would be so delicious!
Cori says
My family LOVES coconut! and this would definitely be a hit here and at my in laws! Pinning this! 😉
Jolina says
Nice! Hope you and the family like it 🙂 Have a wonderful long weekend!
Liz Mays says
Oh fun! I think this is the kind of pie that will do really well at parties and get-togethers. The filling seems easy enough to make.
Jolina says
It’s super easy and takes no time at all 🙂
Lisa says
Oh, everything about this looks so good. That is a huge bonus it is all no bake. Perfect for those hot summer days.
Amber Myers says
Mmmm, this looks so fantastic! I love pie, especially coconut pie.
Tara says
i already loved coconut cream pie.. now there’s pineapple involved?! i’m in heaven.
Jennifer says
Okay, let me start by saying that I am not a fan of coconut. However, I love pineapple, and your recipe looks absolutely amazing! Seriously, I want to run out and make it right now!
Tomi says
I have made several no bake pies in my time but I have never made a no bake coconut cream pie. The coconut and the pineapple sound like such a tropical treat. This would be an awesome pie for our family Labor Day picnic.
Jolina says
The pineapple and the coconut go so well together 🙂 Hope you guys like it! Have a fab picnic!
candy says
Wish I had found this during the hot summer months. No bake is always wonderful.
Jolina says
I’m hoping for an indian summer 🙂
Jeanette says
You have no idea how much you made my day today! Some of my favorite desserts include pineapple and coconut. I am so going to do this today.
Jolina says
Awesome! Would love to hear how it goes 🙂
Alli Smith says
I’m crazy about tropical flavors and this would be the perfect dessert for my big Labor Day bash! Pineapple and coconut? Yes, please! I’m such a summer person and I’m over here enjoying these last few weeks of summer! Your pie looks amazing!
Jolina says
Thanks Alli! I’m cherishing the last few days of summer too though it’s a little difficult seeing it’s been dipping to 13C (55F) the last few days LOL! Have a fabulous long weekend!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
If only….if only I could snatch that pie right through my screen I totally one. Huge fan of coconut over here and this one is made for me! We have higher than normal temps around here too so the fact that this beauty is no bake is absolutely perfect! Happy Monday to ya!
Jolina says
I swear, someday someone (a kid most like) would invent that technology haha 🙂 Have a fantastic long weekend!