Tropical temptations: 45 pineapple dessert recipes

These banana split dessert nachos capture all the beloved flavors of a classic banana split … in a super-fun grilled dessert! Crispy, sweetened “nacho chips,” caramelized pineapples and bananas, and a delicious strawberry sauce. Even better with a little scoop of ice cream!

Brazilian grilled pineapple is a pineapple coated in mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon, then grilled on open BBQ. With the heat, the sugar and cinnamon starts to melt and caramelize. This creates light sweet crunch around the flesh of the pineapple and that’s what is so delicious.

You just need five ingredients for this easy cherry dump cake, made with pineapple and cherry pie filling. It’s delicious topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

The sweetness of pineapple with the richness of coconut come together in an easy sugar cookie bar.

This coconut pineapple tart has a coconut crust filled with homemade pineapple curd. Topped with some pineapple "flowers", this tart is a tropical dream.

This copycat pineapple dole whip is a refreshing and creamy frozen pineapple treat that is a cross between ice cream and sorbet.

This dessert tastes like ‘drunk and debauchery’- DD. You will need big cups for this one! Seriously - spiked double D parfait is rum-soaked pineapple, cake and pudding parfait with coconut.

Who doesn't love the taste of a refreshing and tropical pineapple pie on a warm summer day? The sweet and tangy flavor combined with a creamy filling in a graham cracker pie crust is a match made in dessert heaven.

It's fresh, it's fruity and it's all things Caribbean! Except for rum… Light and fresh, although sweet and moreish at the same time, this dessert is perfect after a big meal or cookout feast.

Close your eyes and take a bite. You’ll be reminded of a banana split when the ice cream begins to melt and the flavors meld.

Your next cookout will be the talk of the neighborhood when you serve this scrumptious and unexpected grilled pineapple dessert. It's so good.

This hummingbird cake is a classic Southern dessert. This moist cake is made with pineapple, bananas, pecans, and frosted with a sweet cream cheese frosting.

A graham cracker crust, sweetened cream cheese filling, pineapple and bananas, pudding, and coolwhip, did I get it all? This no bake banana split cake is summer-y, special, and oh so delicious.

Sweet, exotic and tropical, this coconut pineapple lush cake is to die for! It’s a Hawaiian pineapple and coconut cake, also known as pina colada lush, which is easy to make and so tasty.

This recipe for no bake pineapple dessert is an upgraded version of pineapple fluff and five cup salad.

Cool, creamy and delicious, this pineapple cream pie is a favorite for any occasion.

The layers of this cake are separated by a sweet-tart pineapple-rum filling. Sweetened coconut flakes are nudged onto the exterior of the cake, which is finally decorated with buttercream rosettes and topped with the sweetest little dehydrated pineapple roses.

Pina colada cheesecake jars is a tropical treat that is easy to make, creamy, and oh-so refreshing. Beat the summer heat with this delicious and easy-to-make dessert.

Pineapple and coconut were made for each other, so this pina colada dip is a perfect sweet treat.

Try this classic Italian sweet treat with a tropical twist that’s also gluten-free, low carb, and refined sugar-free.

This pina colada pie is made with a creamy coconut filling, fruity pineapple topping all set in a buttery crust and topped with whipped cream.

Ultra moist and easy to make, this recipe takes a classic poke cake and packs it with tasty pineapple and coconut flavor. It’s the ultimate pina colada dessert.

Pina colada popsicles is a vegan gluten free dessert recipe with no added sugar.

Easy pineapple bars with cream cheese and pecan shortbread crust, pecan crumb topping, and brown butter coconut icing! These pineapple bars with coconut drizzle are so decadent!

This super moist and buttery pineapple cake is sure to make your family and friends very happy. Once you see how easy it is to create this delicious cake you'll be making it all the time!

This incredible no bake pineapple cheesecake has a cinnamon crust, creamy vanilla filling and a fresh and fruity pineapple jelly topping.

This easy homemade pineapple cobbler is a great no-stress dessert! It's made with simple pantry ingredients and only 10 minutes of hands-on time.

These pineapple coconut squares with a cake base, pineapple filling, and a coconut topping make this dessert irresistible! All these flavors go together so well and taste like a fruity tropical dream.

Meet the mouthwatering pineapple cheesecake pie – a dessert that's as easy to make as it is to devour. It's incredibly delicious. The cookie crust encases a five-ingredient, no-bake filling that comes together in minutes. It can be made ahead and kept refrigerated or frozen.

This pineapple crisp is loaded with fresh pineapple chunks, topped with a brown sugar streusel, and baked until golden! It's so good with vanilla ice cream!

No bake pineapple dream dessert is creamy, smooth, refreshing and sweet with a buttery graham cracker crust and a delicious cream cheese pineapple filling.

Enjoy a bowl of pineapple no churn kefir ice cream topped with toasted coconut.

This simple and easy-to-make recipe that combines the sweetness of the pineapple with the buttery, cakey texture of the cake mix. They combine to create a dessert that is indulgent, juicy, and delicious.

Our pineapple fluff is a light and creamy dessert that combines the tropical flavors of pineapple with a fluffy texture that melts in your mouth. Best of all, this fluff salad is a 5-minute dessert.

Introducing you to the best three ingredient pineapple ice cream maker recipe that you have ever tried. It's gluten free, dairy free and vegan - perfect for a taste of Hawaii and so refreshing in summer.

Pineapple pretzel salad recipe has a tasty tropical twist on the classic sweet and salty side dish, made with a buttery baked pretzel base, a cream cheese mixture in the middle, and a tangy pineapple top.

This pineapple upside down cake is a classic recipe that features caramelized pineapple and cherries with a homemade brown sugar cake batter. This is the best pineapple cake you’ll ever eat!

This pineapple upside down cake ice cream has a tart yogurt buttermilk base, swirled with pineapple caramel sauce, pound cake, and maraschino cherries.

A crave-worthy combination of two amazing desserts, this pineapple upside down cheesecake combines juicy baked pineapple in a brown sugar topping with a decadent cheesecake base.

This pineapple upside down cheesecake salad is a delightful fusion of candied pecans, juicy pineapple chunks, and sweet maraschino cherries, all enveloped in a luscious, creamy cheesecake mixture.

The pineapple upside down cheesecake brings together the best of two desserts: a creamy New York style cheesecake with a biscuit base, topped with a perfect layer of sweet and sticky pineapple upside down sponge.

Pineapple sorbet is a light, refreshing tropical dessert that’s naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan. You only need four ingredients and about 15 minutes of prep to make this sorbet ice cream treat. Grab a fresh pineapple and make this pineapple sorbet recipe today!

This tropical angel food cake is a mango-pineapple angel food cake topped with coconut whipped cream, toasted coconut, and pineapple "flowers!" This cake is light, fluffy, and has serious tropical flavor.

Pineapple upside down cake is a classic, and you'll feel good about serving this made-from-scratch recipe. It includes pineapple and cherries in a caramel layer atop a light and fluffy sponge.

This easy vegan ambrosia salad recipe is a sweet and creamy Southern classic! This vintage fruit salad is a retro dessert that's made gluten-free and allergy-free using dairy-free coconut whipped cream, sour cream, canned pineapple, mandarins, cherries, coconut, and mini marshmallows. Quick and simple to customize or keep it like grandma's nostalgic 5 cup salad recipe.