Description
A delightful Pineapple Crunch dessert featuring a crispy cornflake crust topped with a creamy vanilla ice cream and pudding layer combined with a thickened crushed pineapple topping. Perfect for a refreshing and easy-to-make treat that can be prepared in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
Filling
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream, softened
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
Topping (Optional)
- Whipped topping, as desired
- Additional cornflakes, as desired
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine the crushed cornflakes, sugar, and melted butter. Press this mixture evenly into a greased 9-inch square baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes until set and golden. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
- Cook the pineapple topping: In a saucepan, combine the cornstarch and undrained crushed pineapple. Stir until well blended. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for about 2 minutes or until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
- Make the creamy layer: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened vanilla ice cream with the instant vanilla pudding mix at low speed for about 2 minutes until well blended and thickened.
- Assemble the dessert: Spoon the vanilla ice cream and pudding mixture evenly over the cooled cornflake crust. Then spread the cooled pineapple mixture on top of this layer. Refrigerate the assembled dessert until ready to serve.
- Serve: Optionally, serve with whipped topping and sprinkle additional cornflakes on top for extra crunch if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the pineapple mixture is completely cooled before spreading over the ice cream layer to prevent melting.
- Use a greased or parchment-lined baking dish to prevent sticking of the crust.
- For best results, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and layers to set properly.
- Optional whipped topping adds extra creaminess; can be omitted for a lighter dessert.
- Additional crushed cornflakes on top provide a delightful extra crunch.
