Pineapple Pecan Cream Cheese Crunch Bake
A delightful and satisfying dessert that balances taste and nutrition, featuring cream cheese and pecans for a tropical twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth.
- Spread this cream cheese mixture evenly across the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
- Layer the drained crushed pineapple evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Mix together the chopped pecans, crushed graham crackers, melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until crumbly.
- Sprinkle this pecan mixture evenly over the pineapple layer.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve with a scoop of low-fat vanilla yogurt or a drizzle of honey. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: dessert, pineapple, pecan, cream cheese, bake