18 Pineapple Dessert Recipes That’ll Transport You to the Tropics

18 pineapple dessert recipes

Since we can’t hop on a plane to the tropics today, let these 19 pineapple dessert recipes transport your taste buds there.

Grilled Pineapple Pound Cake

Grilled Pineapple Pound Cake

"My sister cannot get enough of this. Anytime I am grilling you better believe she is asking if I am making this for dessert. I think she would prefer to have it over anything else and it's so super simple to make." - Christa
Watergate Cake With Pineapple

Watergate Cake With Pineapple

"I have been making a pistachio cake and Watergate salad for years. So I decided to combine the two. This is a super moist yet light cake that gets gobbled up every time I make it. Enjoy!" - Melissa
Hawaiian Pineapple Delight Dessert Recipe

Hawaiian Pineapple Delight Dessert Recipe

"This Hawaiian Pineapple Delight Dessert Recipe is rich but light. It has a graham cracker crust and a refreshing pineapple spiked whipped topping layer. People go nuts over this easy dessert recipe! It’s perfect for warm months, potlucks, luncheons, anytime!" - Paula
Pineapple-Orange Sunshine Cake

Pineapple-Orange Sunshine Cake

"This citrus cake is cool and fluffy! It's a lightened-up version of a cake that was popular in the 1980s. The mandarin oranges are blended into the fluffy spongelike cake. Then, it's frosted with Cool Whip mixed with vanilla pudding and crushed pineapples. The flavors give the cake a very tropical feel." - The Kitchen Crew
Hummingbird Cake

Hummingbird Cake

"I just love this cake recipe. My family loves it as well. It is simple, easy and your family and friends will love it also." - Tammy
Caramelized Pineapple Confit

Caramelized Pineapple Confit

"Serve this over vanilla bean or french vanilla premium ice cream. Yummo!" - Laura
The Original "Easiest Pineapple Cake"

The Original "Easiest Pineapple Cake"

"I love one bowl recipes, and this one is no exception. You spread the cream cheese frosting over it while it’s still hot, so the frosting melts and seeps into the cake, making it a little gooey and dense." - Cassie
Two Step Pineapple Pound Cake

Two Step Pineapple Pound Cake

"A taste of the tropics, Two Step Pineapple Pound Cake recipe, is super moist and exceptionally easy to make in just two steps. To complete this dessert a simple pineapple glaze is drizzled on top." - Paula
Pineapple Cranberry Zucchini Bread

Pineapple Cranberry Zucchini Bread

"This recipe takes zucchini bread from good to great! I've gotten many compliments on this bread. It's great for gifts, parties or just slice up a loaf and watch it disappear!" - Diane
Pineapple Brown Sugar Pound Cake Upside Down

Pineapple Brown Sugar Pound Cake Upside Down

"This cake is so good. I like mine warm with a scoop of ice cream." - Nancy
Grilled Pineapple and Banana Sundaes with Caramel Sauce and Cashews

Grilled Pineapple and Banana Sundaes with Caramel Sauce and Cashews

"Grilled fruit is always amazing but it’s hot out! Give me something cool! How about grilled fruit sundaes? You can use a lot of different fruits for sundaes but I like to stick with the classic banana which only gets better when you grill it up! I also like to add grilled pineapple to continue with the tropical theme and you can’t skip the caramel sauce!" - Kevin
Tropical Cheesecake

Tropical Cheesecake

"Cool, creamy, and tart - the perfect blend for a refreshing summer pie. The sugary, buttery crust is divine. By not baking the crust, you really taste the great buttery flavor. We loved the little bits of pineapple in every bite." - The Kitchen Crew
Grilled Pineapple Napoleons with Coconut Caramel Sauce

Grilled Pineapple Napoleons with Coconut Caramel Sauce

"I made up this recipe by using different components of other recipes that I have seen and the end result was the most delish, delicate, divine grilled dessert. The grilled phyllo dough gives this recipe a nice crunchy texture while the warm cinnamon grilled pineapple is so juicy. The coconut caramel sauce is to die for and really takes this dessert to the next level." - Leah
Pistachio Ambrosia Cupcakes

Pistachio Ambrosia Cupcakes

"We love a fresh bowl of Ambrosia Fruit Salad at picnics during the summer months. I remember it well when my mother used to make it. All us kids would just eat it all up. The other day I had some at a party. I had the thought..."Wonder how this would taste on a cupcake"?? AWESOME!! Need I say more?" - Linda
Rhubarb Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Rhubarb Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

"I "love" rhubarb! And I love this cake, it's not too sweet, and not too tart! Hubby says it's a nice moist cake." - Cindi
Bea's Pineapple Cake w/Seven Minute Icing

Bea's Pineapple Cake w/Seven Minute Icing

"This is not only an impressive cake but it is so very moist and delicious as well. If you take it somewhere, it will disappear so fast that you may not get a slice for yourself!" - Bea
Pina Colada Cake

Pina Colada Cake

"It's light and refreshing, and it is actually better after a couple of days! Time allows the cake to become moister and more flavorful. This is a great dessert for a large crowd or get together." - Darlene
Grilled Tahitian Fruit Foster

Grilled Tahitian Fruit Foster

"Classic flavors, inventive twist! What a wonderful way to end any meal." - The Kitchen Crew