Pineapple Pecan Cream Cheese Crunch Bake

Pineapple Pecan Cream Cheese Crunch Bake

This Pineapple Pecan Cream Cheese Crunch Bake is an easy homemade dessert with a creamy pineapple filling and a buttery pecan wafer topping. It is sweet, soft, crunchy, and perfect for sharing with family or guests.

Ingredients

• 1 can crushed pineapple, drained
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup whipped topping
• 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a small baking dish.

In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Fold in the drained crushed pineapple and whipped topping until everything is well combined.

Spread the pineapple cream mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.

In a separate bowl, mix the crushed vanilla wafers, chopped pecans, melted butter, and cinnamon if using. Sprinkle this crumb mixture evenly over the pineapple filling.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the filling is warm.

Let the dessert cool slightly before serving.

Serving Tip

Serve warm or chilled. This pineapple crunch bake is delicious on its own, but it also pairs beautifully with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.