My pineapple dip recipe is a sweet, tropical treat that is great for parties, holidays, or a snack at home. So fast and easy to make, this dip is perfect for any time of the year.

 

My kids love fruit, especially for an after school snack, so I’m always looking for new ways to serve it. Lately, pineapple has become one of their favorites, so I decided to create this pineapple dip that they could eat with fruit, pretzels, and graham crackers.

When I started experimenting with the recipe, I knew I wanted a similar base to my classic cream cheese fruit dip. To really let the pineapple shine, I opted to use crushed pineapple so that there would be a taste of pineapple in every bite.

After a few tweaks, I think I’ve found the perfect combination of creamy and fruity. My kids even gave it their stamp of approval and now it’s become a go-to for a quick snack or dessert.

If you want more dessert dips, be sure to try this toffee apple dip, banana pudding dip, and cranberry cheesecake dip.

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Fast and easy. You can whip this up in about 5 minutes.
• Great for any occasion. Holiday party, Summer BBQ, after school snack, this dip can be served for any kind of occasion.
• Customizable. You can make this dip your own with different add-ins like marshmallows, coconut, and more.

Ingredients

Just a few ingredients are needed to make this dip recipe.

• Cream cheese – Softened cream cheese is the base of this dip.
• Marshmallow creme – Adds an extra layer of creaminess to the pineapple dip. You can use marshmallow creme or marshmallow fluff.
• Cool Whip – Thawed frozen whipped topping.
• Crushed pineapple – A can of crushed pineapple adds great tropical flavor. It also makes it easy to prepare anytime of year.
• Powdered sugar – Powdered sugar gives this dip a little extra sweetness.
• Vanilla extract – Adds a layer of flavor.

How to make pineapple dip

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1. Place cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Mix until creamy.
2. Gently stir in the marshmallow creme and the Cool Whip.

3. Fold in the drained crushed pineapple.

Heather’s recipe tips

• Make sure to thaw. You will want to let the cream cheese soften and the Cool Whip thaw before preparing the dip.
• Use powdered sugar. Make sure to use powdered sugar, not granulated sugar.
• Drain the pineapple. Be sure to drain the crushed pineapple so that it doesn’t make your dip watery.

Variations

• Mini marshmallows: Try stirring in mini marshmallows for more texture.
• Crushed cookies: You could stir in crushed Nilla wafers, Golden Oreos, or graham crackers for extra texture and flavor.
• Coconut: Add even more tropical flavor with shredded coconut.
• Nuts: Add chopped pecans or macadamia nuts for a little crunch.

How to serve pineapple dip

There are several things you can serve as a dipper for this dessert dip. A few favorites include:

• Cookies: Vanilla wafers, Fudge Stripe cookies, Golden Oreos, sugar cookies.
• Crackers: Club crackers, Ritze crackers, graham crackers
• Fruit: Pineapple, cantaloupe, strawberries, kiwi

Storage

Store this dip in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. After 2-3 days it starts to become a little runny.

This pineapple dip does not freeze well.

More dip recipes

• Boursin dip – A hot, creamy dip topped with bacon.
• Hamburger dip – This hot dip is made with ground beef.
• Hoagie dip – A different take on a classic sandwich.
• Crab dip – Cold crab dip can be made with just a few ingredients.

Let me know if you make this dip in the comments below.