Vanilla Wafer Pile

Prep: 45 min Cuisine: American

A creamy layered dessert featuring vanilla wafers, coconut, pineapple, nuts, and Cool Whip, ideal for gatherings and sweet cravings with tropical and comforting flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 2 containers Cool Whip (9 oz.)
  • 4 boxes vanilla wafers
  • 2 packages large coconut
  • 1/2 cup oleo
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cans crushed pineapple
  • 2 cups chopped nuts

Instructions

  1. Cream oleo and sugar together and set aside.
  2. Drain the crushed pineapple and add the chopped nuts.
  3. Mix the pineapple and nuts with the creamed oleo and sugar until well combined.
  4. Lay a layer of vanilla wafers on a serving dish.
  5. Spread half of the mixture over the wafers.
  6. Cover with another layer of wafers.
  7. Repeat the layers of mixture and wafers until three layers of wafers are formed.
  8. Cover the top layer with Cool Whip.
  9. Sprinkle coconut all over the top of the dessert.
  10. Refrigerate for 2 days to allow flavors to meld and wafers to soften.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

368 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.6g 9% DV
Total Fat 19.8g 25% DV
Carbs 47.2g 17% DV
Fiber 4g 14% DV
Sugar 10.9g 22% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 104.5mg 5% DV
Potassium 378.5mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 12.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 3mcg
Vitamin C 11.7mg 13% DV
Calcium 35.8mg 3% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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