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Oma’s Easy No-Bake Pineapple Dessert (Ananas-Kühlschrankdessert)

This easy pineapple icebox cake layers soda crackers with vanilla pudding, whipped topping, and crushed pineapple. Assemble in 15 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.

Ingredients:

• About 8 ounces (225 grams) unsalted soda crackers (approximately 2 sleeves, enough for 2 layers)
• 1 package (1.1 ounces [30 grams]) Jell-O instant vanilla pudding mix (4-serving size)
• 2 cups (480 milliliters) cold milk (for pudding)
• About 4 cups (1 liter) Cool Whip or whipped topping, thawed
• 1 can (14-ounce [398-milliliter]) crushed pineapple, well-drained (about 225 - 250 grams drained weight)

Instructions:

1. Line a 9 x 13-inch (23 x 33 cm) dish with soda crackers.
2. Prepare pudding with milk according to package instructions and let the pudding slightly thicken.
3. Gently spread half the pudding over crackers, then gently add half the Cool Whip.
4. Add another layer of crackers, then gently spread remaining pudding and Cool Whip.
5. Top gently with drained crushed pineapple.
6. Cover and chill at least 6 hours or overnight.

Notes/Hints:

• Use low-fat Cool Whip and pudding if desired.
  
• Yes, you can use homemade whipped cream frosting instead of Cool Whip. Whip up 2 cups (480 milliliters) of heavy cream with 2 packages of Dr. Oetker's Whip It (to stabilize it), adding sugar to taste until firm peaks form.
• Use any mixture of berries or even pie filling.
• Make some simple substitutions and create a delicious Black Forest dessert. So good!
• If using frozen berries, thaw and drain before placing on top.

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Recipe updated on October 10, 2026