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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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
- 0 vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.
Step 2
Spread the cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Step 3
Layer the drained crushed pineapple over the cherry pie filling, spreading it out evenly.
Step 4
Sprinkle the yellow cake mix evenly over the top of the fruit layers. Do not mix.
Step 5
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, ensuring as much surface area is covered as possible.
Step 6
Sprinkle the chopped pecans and brown sugar evenly over the top of the melted butter.
Step 7
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Step 8
Remove from the oven and let the dessert cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Step 9
Serve warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2678.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 6357.3 |
| Total Fat 335.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 143.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g | |
| Cholesterol 545.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2875.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 863.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 32.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 646.2g | |
| Protein 45.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 883.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 24.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2667.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories