Creamy Pineapple Dessert Without Gelatin (4-Ingredient Recipe)

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The 4 Magical Ingredients

You probably already have some of these at home. Let’s break them down.

1. Crushed Pineapple (in juice)

This is the star of the show. Pineapple not only gives tropical flavor but also natural sweetness and texture. Use canned crushed pineapple for convenience — ideally the kind in natural juice, not syrup. The juice will also help add liquid content and natural acidity, helping the dessert “set” better.

  • Amount: 1 can (20 oz or ~560g)

2. Sweetened Condensed Milk

This ingredient provides creaminess, sweetness, and a luscious texture. It’s a great alternative to gelatin-based custards and puddings.

  • Amount: 1 can (14 oz or ~400g)

3. Heavy Whipping Cream (or full-fat cream)

This will be whipped and folded into the pineapple-condensed milk mixture. It adds airiness and body to the dessert, giving it a mousse-like texture without any stabilizer.

  • Amount: 1 cup (240ml)

4. Cornstarch (for thickening)

While not always necessary, adding a bit of cornstarch to the pineapple mixture and lightly cooking it helps the dessert firm up a little — especially if you want to mold it.

  • Amount: 1 tablespoon

Note: If you’re going fully no-cook, you can omit the cornstarch, though the texture will be more like mousse than a sliceable dessert.

 Tools You’ll Need

  • Mixing bowls

  • Hand or stand mixer (for whipping cream)

  • Saucepan (if cooking pineapple with cornstarch)

  • Spatula

  • Mold or dessert glasses

  • Fridge (to chill and set)

The 4 Magical Ingredients

You probably already have some of these at home. Let’s break them down.

1. Crushed Pineapple (in juice)

This is the star of the show. Pineapple not only gives tropical flavor but also natural sweetness and texture. Use canned crushed pineapple for convenience — ideally the kind in natural juice, not syrup. The juice will also help add liquid content and natural acidity, helping the dessert “set” better.

  • Amount: 1 can (20 oz or ~560g)

2. Sweetened Condensed Milk

This ingredient provides creaminess, sweetness, and a luscious texture. It’s a great alternative to gelatin-based custards and puddings.

  • Amount: 1 can (14 oz or ~400g)

3. Heavy Whipping Cream (or full-fat cream)

This will be whipped and folded into the pineapple-condensed milk mixture. It adds airiness and body to the dessert, giving it a mousse-like texture without any stabilizer.

  • Amount: 1 cup (240ml)

4. Cornstarch (for thickening)

While not always necessary, adding a bit of cornstarch to the pineapple mixture and lightly cooking it helps the dessert firm up a little — especially if you want to mold it.

  • Amount: 1 tablespoon

Note: If you’re going fully no-cook, you can omit the cornstarch, though the texture will be more like mousse than a sliceable dessert.

 Tools You’ll Need

  • Mixing bowls

  • Hand or stand mixer (for whipping cream)

  • Saucepan (if cooking pineapple with cornstarch)

  • Spatula

  • Mold or dessert glasses

  • Fridge (to chill and set)

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