Description
A delightful dessert featuring layers of cream cheese, pineapple filling, and a crunchy pecan topping.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, well-drained
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9 × 13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Spread evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine well-drained crushed pineapple, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using). Stir until evenly mixed and spoon over the cream cheese layer.
- In another bowl, mix together flour, oats, chopped pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir until coarse crumbs form. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the pineapple layer.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Let the bake cool for 15–20 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
- Drain the pineapple thoroughly to keep the filling from becoming watery.
- Toast the pecans in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5–7 minutes before adding them to the topping for extra flavor.
- Add ½ cup shredded sweetened coconut to the topping for a tropical twist.
- A drizzle of caramel sauce just before serving pairs beautifully with the pineapple and pecans.
- This dessert tastes even better after resting for 20–30 minutes, allowing the cream cheese layer to set slightly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg