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Pineapple Dessert Recipes That'll Remind You of a Tropical Vacation

By Jenna Sims
January 23, 2020
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Instantly take a trip to a tropical destination with just one bite of these sweet pineapple recipes. From bars and breads to cakes and pies, there are so many different ways to enjoy pineapple in the form of a dessert. While we love this fruit in classic savory dishes like Pineapple Casserole or pineapple-mayonnaise sandwiches, these recipes prove that the tropical fruit deserves a permanent spot on the dessert table. 
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Brown Sugar-Glazed Pineapple

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Recipe: Brown Sugar-Glazed Pineapple

Say hello to the easiest pineapple dessert of all time. Top each piece of warm pineapple with vanilla or coconut ice cream for a decadent treat that comes together in just 15 minutes.

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Piña Colada Quick Bread

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Recipe: Piña Colada Quick Bread

Finish off this fruit-filled bread with toasted coconut flakes. 

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Buttery Pineapple Crumble Bars

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Recipe: Buttery Pineapple Crumble Bars

These gooey bars are a tropical take on traditional lemon squares.

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Pineapple Granita

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Recipe: Pineapple Granita

A refreshing dessert that doesn't require you to turn on the oven is a win in our book. 

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Pineapple-Ginger Upside-Down Cake

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Recipe: Pineapple-Ginger Upside-Down Cake

This recipe calls for a whole pineapple, so there’s even more caramelized fruit to enjoy.

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Hummingbird Cake

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Recipe: Hummingbird Cake

Our most popular cake recipe of all time wouldn’t be complete without crushed pineapple.

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Pineapple Cherry Dump Cake

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Recipe: Pineapple Cherry Dump Cake

The name says it all. For this recipe, you’ll simply dump your ingredients into your baking dish and 45 minutes later you’ll have dessert.

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Hummingbird Cupcakes with Candied Pineapple Wedges

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Recipe: Hummingbird Cupcakes with Candied Pineapple Wedges Recipe

Make sure not to drain your pineapple—the juice is essential for ensuring the cupcakes are moist and flavorful.

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Piña Colada Icebox Pie

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Recipe: Piña Colada Icebox Pie

From the shortbread crust to the coconut whipped topping, this pie is like a pineapple upside down cake, but better. 

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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Recipe: Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

This Southern classic starts with pineapple rings in the bottom of the pan, which create a beautiful display when the cake is flipped after baking. 

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Pineapple-Coconut Cupcakes with Buttermilk-Cream Cheese Frosting

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Recipe: Pineapple-Coconut Cupcakes with Buttermilk-Cream Cheese Frosting

Upgrade boxed cake mix with pineapple filling and homemade Buttermilk-Cream Cheese Frosting. 

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Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes

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Recipe: Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes

Use pineapple chunks instead of rounds to create bite-sized versions of this Southern favorite. 

 

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Pineapple Pie

Recipe: Pineapple Pie

You can easily replace the homemade pie dough with store-bought, if preferred. 

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Hummingbird Bundt Cake

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Recipe: Hummingbird Bundt Cake

This bundt cake has all of the same delicious ingredients as the original layer cake, but is a little easier to assemble. 

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Pineapple Upside-Down Carrot Cake

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Recipe: Pineapple Upside-Down Carrot Cake

Two classic cakes come together to create one crowd-pleasing dessert.

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1 of 15 Brown Sugar-Glazed Pineapple
2 of 15 Piña Colada Quick Bread
3 of 15 Buttery Pineapple Crumble Bars
4 of 15 Pineapple Granita
5 of 15 Pineapple-Ginger Upside-Down Cake
6 of 15 Hummingbird Cake
7 of 15 Pineapple Cherry Dump Cake
8 of 15 Hummingbird Cupcakes with Candied Pineapple Wedges
9 of 15 Piña Colada Icebox Pie
10 of 15 Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
11 of 15 Pineapple-Coconut Cupcakes with Buttermilk-Cream Cheese Frosting
12 of 15 Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes
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