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Ritz Cracker Cake with Pineapple

This ritz cracker cake with pineapple is a simple dessert recipe with ritz crackers that is sweet, airy, and so, so easy to prepare!
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Inactive time: 2 hours
Total Time: 3 hours
Servings: 16
Calories: 221kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 Baking Pan
  • Hand mixer

Ingredients

Ritz Cracker Crust:

  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 sleeves Ritz crackers crushed
  • 1 cup chopped nuts such as walnuts, hazelnuts, or pecans

Pineapple Topping:

  • 16 ounces Cool Whip
  • 8 ounces cream cheese or Neufchâtel cheese room temperature
  • 2 20- ounce cans crushed pineapple strained through a fine-mesh sieve

For Serving:

  • Maraschino cherries optional
  • Toasted coconut optional

Instructions

Prepare the Ritz Cracker Crust:

  • Preheat oven to 325ºF. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to whisk the eggs until stiff peaks form. Fold in the sugar and baking powder and mix gently. Add the crushed Ritz crackers and the nuts and mix gently to combine.

Bake the Crust:

  • Grease a 9x13'' baking dish. Pour the Ritz cracker mixture into the baking dish and flatten with a spatula. Transfer to the oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and cool completely.

Prepare the Topping:

  • Combine the Cool Whip, cream cheese, and the strained crushed pineapple and mix to combine.

Finish the Cake:

  • Pour the topping on top of the cooled crust. If desired, add maraschino cherries and toasted coconut on top. Transfer to the fridge for at least one hour to set up. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Sodium: 109mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin C: 7mg
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