Pineapple Icebox Pie
Pineapple Icebox Pie is a refreshing, no-bake dessert popular in the American South, featuring a creamy filling of crushed pineapple, sweetened condensed milk, and citrus juice, typically set in a graham cracker or cookie crust. It's known for its bright, tropical flavor and effortless preparation, requiring only chilling to set rather than baking.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This pie is high in carbohydrates and sugar, with moderate fat from the crust and condensed milk, and provides a small amount of protein. A typical slice offers a quick energy boost and some vitamin C from the pineapple, with a calorie range of approximately 350-450 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 58 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 42 g |
| Sodium | 220 mg |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
| Calcium | 100 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80 IU |
| Manganese | 1.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 90 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.8 mg |
Per 1 slice (approximately 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a staple of potlucks and summer gatherings in the U.S. South, embodying a 'make-ahead' convenience. Nutritionally, the pineapple provides bromelain, an enzyme that can aid digestion, though much of it may be denatured during preparation.
