Cherry Crunch Dessert
Dive into the irresistible layers of our Cherry Crunch Dessert, a blissful combination of sweet, tangy, and buttery flavors that's perfect for any occasion. This easy dessert recipe starts with a luscious base of cherry pie filling and drained crushed pineapple, topped with a layer of yellow cake mix for a delightfully crumbly texture. A generous drizzle of melted butter, a sprinkle of chopped pecans, and a touch of brown sugar create a golden, caramelized crunch that's simply unforgettable. With just 10 minutes of prep time and no mixing required, this crowd-pleasing treat is a breeze to make. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate comfort dessert your family and friends will rave about.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 42 oz cherry pie filling
- 20 oz crushed pineapple (drained)
- 15.25 oz yellow cake mix
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.
Spread the cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Layer the drained crushed pineapple over the cherry pie filling, spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle the yellow cake mix evenly over the top of the fruit layers. Do not mix.
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, ensuring as much surface area is covered as possible.
Sprinkle the chopped pecans and brown sugar evenly over the top of the melted butter.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the dessert cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Serve warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
544 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.1 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 46 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 246 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.6 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 239 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
