Pineapple Cream Pie
Pineapple Cream Pie is a luscious, no-bake dessert featuring a sweet, tangy pineapple filling set in a creamy base, typically poured into a pre-made graham cracker or pastry crust. Its core ingredients are crushed pineapple, cream cheese or whipped cream, sugar, and often a thickener like gelatin or pudding mix. While its exact origins are debated, it's a beloved staple of American potlucks and home baking, particularly popular in the South and Midwest.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-carb and high-fat dessert, with its calories coming primarily from sugar and fats like cream cheese and whipped topping. It provides a quick energy boost but is not a significant source of essential nutrients, with a typical slice containing around 350-450 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 30 g |
| Sodium | 220 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
Per 1 slice (125 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a classic American 'icebox pie,' a category of chilled desserts that became hugely popular with the rise of home refrigerators in the mid-20th century. Nutritionally, the pineapple does contribute some vitamin C and manganese, though these benefits are overshadowed by the dessert's high sugar and fat content.
