Some desserts are just magical. You bring them to a potluck, backyard barbecue, or bake sale, and suddenly, everyone’s asking for the recipe. Among our favorite crowd-pleasers is Jim’s Pineapple Cheese Pie, a five-ingredient, no-bake dessert submitted by Allrecipes community member James R Bray Sr (aka “Jim,” I assume). The retro recipe is so good, one reviewer says individual-sized versions of the pie sold out within minutes at a bake sale.
“Everyone loved them,” Stralitziaregina says. “I used the small tiny one serving pie crusts so there were a lot of pies. Unfortunately they all sold out in just a few minutes. If doing this for a bake sale, make a lot!”
You’ll understand why the pineapple-cheesecake-like dessert—a light and fruity filling tucked in the pie crust of your choice—was such a hit for Stralitziaregina after just one bite. It’s the type of nostalgia-conjuring treat that tastes like summer sunshine or your favorite beach vacation. Another bonus? The recipe is wildly easy to make. “You can use any ready-to-serve pie crust in this no-bake recipe,” says James R Bray Sr.
How to Make Jim’s Pineapple Cheese Pie
It all comes together in just 20 minutes.
- Gather your five simple ingredients. The recipe calls for one can of crushed pineapple with juice, one package of pineapple Jell-O, one container of whipped cream cheese, one container of thawed frozen whipped topping, and one pie crust.
- Prepare the filling. Drain the juice from the canned pineapple into a microwave-safe bowl (reserve the fruit) and warm the liquid in the microwave for one minute. Stir in the Jell-O. Beat the cream cheese and the whipped topping, add in the crushed pineapple, then stir in the gelatin mixture until silky and smooth.
- Pour and chill. Pour the filling into your shell, then put the pie in the refrigerator. The filling will set in four to five hours.
Tips, Tricks, and Variations from the Allrecipes Community
- Several reviewers noted that the recipe makes more filling than what fits into one 9-inch crust. So you might want to buy two 9-inch pie shells or simply enjoy the pineapple-infused cream on its own like one Allrecipes community member. “There is enough filling for two 9-inch pies,” says waynephillips4mecom. “I put the extra in small ceramic bowls to have as a crustless treat.”
- The recipe also works well with other flavors of Jell-O, such as lemon or orange. “I make this every time there is a potluck at work and the only thing I change is switch out the pineapple gelatin for orange and it tastes great!” says NECTARMAIDEN. “Yes, there is a lot of filling left over but I put it into dessert cups and enjoy it at home because there is never any pie left over.”
- Try the recipe with a ready-to-serve graham cracker or a shortbread crust or make your own pie shell—whatever you like best. “Loved it!” says reviewer Kimo. “Wonderful dessert for summer. I used a graham cracker crust though and it was delicious!”
