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!
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!
Love pineapples? Try this easy and delicious pineapple dump cake!
Happy no baking!
Did you make no bake pineapple coconut cream pie? I’d love to hear from you in the comments section below.
No Bake Pineapple Coconut Cream Pie
Ingredients
For the Coconut Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- pinch salt
For the Pineapple Coconut Cream Filling:
- 1 packet unflavoured gelatine equivalent to 1 tablespoon
- 1 14-oz can coconut cream chilled
- 1 8-oz block cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 14-oz can crushed pineapple drained (keep the juice)
To Serve (optional):
- sweetened shredded coconut toasted
- whipped coconut cream
Instructions
For the Coconut Crust:
- In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, ½ 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.
For the Pineapple Coconut Cream 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 the gelatine in a steady stream into your coconut cream. Continue whipping until 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
Nutrition
Nutritional information are estimates only.
Marcie W.
Holy heck, that looks heavenly! This pie is the ultimate summer dessert, especially with those bright, fresh flavors.
John
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
Hello John! They’re great together. Very tropical 🙂 Hope you guys are enjoying the long weekend!
Sandy
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.
Val
No bake sounds good, particularly on a hot day. This pie looks so creamy and sound quite flavorful!
Lisa
Yum this sounds so good! I love pineapple and I love coconut! I will have to try this!
Pam
I had heard you could whip coconut cream, but I have never tried it. I really need to make this yummy pie.
Jolina
Coconut cream is the bomb 🙂 And a great alternative to regular whipped cream!
Jaime Nicole
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!
Emily
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
My family LOVES coconut! and this would definitely be a hit here and at my in laws! Pinning this! 😉
Jolina
Nice! Hope you and the family like it 🙂 Have a wonderful long weekend!
Liz Mays
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
It’s super easy and takes no time at all 🙂
Lisa
Oh, everything about this looks so good. That is a huge bonus it is all no bake. Perfect for those hot summer days.
Tomi
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
The pineapple and the coconut go so well together 🙂 Hope you guys like it! Have a fab picnic!
Jeanette
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
Awesome! Would love to hear how it goes 🙂
Alli Smith
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
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
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
I swear, someday someone (a kid most like) would invent that technology haha 🙂 Have a fantastic long weekend!