Creamy Pineapple-Pecan Dessert Squares

Health score
3%
Creamy Pineapple-Pecan Dessert Squares
270 min.
18
114kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Creamy Pineapple-Pecan Dessert Squares, a perfect treat for any occasion! This luscious dessert combines the tropical flavors of pineapple with the rich, nutty crunch of pecans, all enveloped in a creamy, dreamy filling that will leave your guests asking for seconds. With just 270 minutes of preparation and chilling time, you can create a stunning dessert that serves 18 people, making it ideal for gatherings, potlucks, or family celebrations.

What sets this recipe apart is its unique blend of textures and flavors. The buttery graham cracker crust provides a satisfying crunch, while the creamy filling, made with fat-free cream cheese and sour cream, offers a light yet indulgent experience. The addition of shredded coconut adds a hint of tropical flair, and the sugar-free lemon-flavored gelatin gives the dessert a refreshing zing that perfectly complements the sweetness of the crushed pineapple.

Not only is this dessert a feast for the taste buds, but it’s also a guilt-free option with only 114 calories per serving. Whether you’re looking to impress your friends or simply treat yourself, these Creamy Pineapple-Pecan Dessert Squares are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!

Ingredients

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

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

Calories114kcal
Protein15.49%
Fat32.59%
Carbs51.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.67
Glycemic Load
6.49
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.2378260784823%

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:113.82kcal
5.69%
Fat:4.21g
6.47%
Saturated Fat:1.01g
6.29%
Carbohydrates:15.08g
5.03%
Net Carbohydrates:14.41g
5.24%
Sugar:8.36g
9.28%
Cholesterol:2.65mg
0.88%
Sodium:178.53mg
7.76%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.5g
9%
Phosphorus:100.53mg
10.05%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.74%
Calcium:72.32mg
7.23%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.8%
Copper:0.09mg
4.48%
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%
Potassium:107.79mg
3.08%
Selenium:2.15µg
3.07%
Fiber:0.67g
2.69%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.66%
Iron:0.47mg
2.63%
Vitamin A:130.07IU
2.6%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.12%
Vitamin B3:0.39mg
1.95%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.33%