Monday
Aug192013
Pineapple "Tiramisu"
Rachel
How was your weekend? We were very busy and I'm writing this from my couch after finally making it back home, rushing around to unpack and prep for the week ahead and collapsing... sunswept, sleepy and so not ready for Monday. I am fairly certain that the best way to combat Monday is with a treat, don't you? Today is also my Secret Recipe Club reveal and I'm very excited that I picked a no-bake, summery treat to share on this Monday morn. This month's reveal kind of snuck up on me, but since we had a lobster boil at my friend Erin's house on Saturday night, I decided to save my dessert-making for the event. And since I of course couldn't dig into the pie beforehand (apparently that's just bad etiquette or something), I also made a tiny version for Shaun and I to share back home.
When I started searching Manuela's blog, Manu's Menu, I found so many amazing and gourmand-looking options. Manu's cooking is no joke. I was in awe of her homemade pork sausage, pear and gorgonzola risotto, and many, many more. But when I saw this easy pineapple dessert - that seemed just like a tropical tiramisu - I was all about it.
Pinapple "Tiramisu"
*Adapted from Manu's Menu
24 ladyfingers
1 can pineapple slices + juice
1/2 C water
1 tub Cool Whip
1 pkg. instant white chocolate pudding mix
1 C milk
Mix the pudding mix and milk together until the pudding mix is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Gently fold into the Cool Whip; set aside.
Drain the pineapples, reserving the juice. Mix the juice with water in a shallow bowl and set aside.
In a pie plate, or square baking dish, spread a bit of the pudding mixture in the bottom. Dip the individual lady finger halves in the pineapple juice mixture and layer on top of the pudding mix. Top with pudding mix. Repeat.
Once you've used all of your ladyfingers (I had 2 layers of them), add the large pineapple rings to the top of the 'tiramisu'.
Refrigerate and devour.
Reader Comments (11)
Sounds like a refreshing fruity dessert with that pineapple. Bet it would make for a fun dessert layered in a glass pan too.
I love pineapple and this sounds wonderful!
This does indeed look like a delightful dessert treat. Thanks for sharing it.
Velva
Visiting from Group A - I did an orphan rescue from last week's reveal - and I am in LOVE with this recipe. A tropical tiramisu?!? Genius. Thanks for sharing with the SRC.
I love anything pineapple! What a great recipe! This is a must try this summer.
Yum! I love pineapple desserts... this one sounds heavenly! Great SRC pick!
I love tiramisu, but have never had one with pineapple involved! This looks fabulous!
Love tiramisu and your twist on a traditional dessert is simply perfect. Glad to be part of SRC group C with you.
Hi Rachel!
I am so glad you like my pineapple dessert! It is a family favourite, especially in summer! Now I am craving warmer months to make it again! Thank you so much for all your kind words!
Love this take on tiramisu! Since I don't like coffee, I very rarely eat tiramisu, but this sounds right up my alley!
This looks perfect for a hot summer day. Or any day for that matter.