Pineapple Coconut Cream Dessert

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🍍 Pineapple Coconut Cream Dessert
🧾 Ingredients
1 box yellow cake mix
1 can (565g / 20 oz) crushed pineapple (with juice)
1 package (225g / 8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tub (225g) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
½ cup butter, melted
👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Make the base
    Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
    Spread crushed pineapple (with juice) evenly in a greased baking dish
  2. Add cake layer
    Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the pineapple (don’t mix)
    Drizzle melted butter over the top
  3. Bake
    Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbly
    Let it cool completely
  4. Cream layer
    Beat cream cheese + sugar + vanilla until smooth
    Fold in whipped topping
  5. Assemble
    Spread the cream mixture over the cooled cake
    Sprinkle coconut on top
  6. Chill
    Refrigerate for 2–3 hours before serving
    😋 Tips
    Toast the coconut lightly for extra flavor
    Add chopped nuts (pecans or almonds) for crunch
    Serve with extra whipped cream on top (like in your photo!)

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