Description
A delightful dessert that blends tropical sweetness with a creamy indulgence of pineapple, cream cheese, and a crunchy pecan topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the drained pineapple and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine the crushed graham crackers, chopped pecans, and melted butter in another bowl to form the topping.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture into a greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the topping over the cream cheese layer generously.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a make-ahead option, prepare the cream cheese mixture and topping a day in advance. Use fresh pineapple for a more vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pineapple dessert, cream cheese bake, pecan dessert, tropical dessert, summer dessert