Creamy Pineapple-Pecan Dessert Squares

Health score
2%
Creamy Pineapple-Pecan Dessert Squares
270 min.
18
125kcal

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Indulge in a delightful treat that perfectly balances creamy textures with tropical flavors—our Creamy Pineapple-Pecan Dessert Squares! This refreshing dessert is not only a feast for the eyes but also a guilt-free indulgence, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or a sweet ending to any meal. With just 125 calories per serving, you can enjoy a slice (or two!) without the worry of overindulgence.

The star of this recipe is the luscious combination of fat-free cream cheese and sour cream, which creates a rich and creamy filling that pairs beautifully with the bright notes of pineapple. The addition of crunchy pecans and sweet coconut adds a delightful texture, while the graham cracker crust provides a satisfying base that ties all the flavors together. This dessert is a wonderful way to bring a taste of the tropics to your table, making it perfect for summer barbecues or holiday celebrations.

With a preparation time of just 30 minutes and a chilling time of 4 hours, you can easily whip up this dessert ahead of time, allowing you to spend more time with your guests and less time in the kitchen. Whether you're serving it at a party or enjoying it as a special treat for yourself, these Creamy Pineapple-Pecan Dessert Squares are sure to impress and satisfy your sweet cravings!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup water boiling
  • box gelatin powder lemon-flavored sugar-free (4-serving size)
  • cup pineapple juice unsweetened
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup coconut or shredded
  • 0.3 cup pecans chopped
  • tablespoons butter melted
  • oz weight cream cheese fat-free
  • oz cream fat-free sour
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • oz pineapple rings crushed undrained canned

Equipment

  • bowl
  • hand mixer
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. In large bowl, pour boiling water over gelatin; stir about 2 minutes or until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in pineapple juice. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until mixture is syrupy and just beginning to thicken.
  2. Meanwhile, in 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, toss cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, the coconut, pecans and melted butter until well mixed. Reserve 1/2 cup crumb mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture in bottom of dish.
  3. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream and 1/4 cup sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth; set aside.
  4. Beat gelatin mixture with electric mixer on low speed until foamy; beat on high speed until light and fluffy (mixture will look like beaten egg whites). Beat in cream cheese mixture just until mixed. Gently stir in pineapple (with juice).
  5. Pour into crust-lined dish; smooth top.
  6. Sprinkle reserved 1/2 cup crumb mixture over top. Refrigerate about 4 hours or until set. For 18 servings, cut into 6 rows by 3 rows.

Nutrition Facts

Calories125kcal
Protein14.13%
Fat29.8%
Carbs56.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.57
Glycemic Load
8.43
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.2408695331086%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.16mg
Delphinidin
0.11mg
Catechin
0.11mg
Epigallocatechin
0.09mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:124.51kcal
6.23%
Fat:4.22g
6.49%
Saturated Fat:1.01g
6.29%
Carbohydrates:17.85g
5.95%
Net Carbohydrates:17.17g
6.24%
Sugar:11.13g
12.37%
Cholesterol:2.65mg
0.88%
Sodium:178.56mg
7.76%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.5g
9%
Phosphorus:100.53mg
10.05%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.74%
Calcium:72.35mg
7.23%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.83%
Copper:0.09mg
4.49%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.86%
Magnesium:14.32mg
3.58%
Zinc:0.5mg
3.33%
Folate:13.12µg
3.28%
Vitamin C:2.55mg
3.1%
Selenium:2.17µg
3.09%
Potassium:107.84mg
3.08%
Fiber:0.67g
2.69%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.66%
Iron:0.47mg
2.64%
Vitamin A:130.07IU
2.6%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.12%
Vitamin B3:0.39mg
1.95%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.33%