Creamy Pineapple-Pecan Dessert Squares

Looking for a crumbly and creamy dessert? Then check out this pineapple and pecan dessert squares flavored with coconut – a cool treat.

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ingredients 12
Prep Time 25 min
Total Time 4 hr 30 min

Ingredients

3/4: cup boiling water

1: box (4-serving size) sugar-free lemon-flavored gelatin

1: cup unsweetened pineapple juice

1 1/2: cups graham cracker crumbs

1/4: cup sugar

1/4: cup shredded coconut

1/4: cup chopped pecans

3: tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

1: package (8 oz) fat-free cream cheese

1: container (8 oz) fat-free sour cream

1/4: cup sugar

1: can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained

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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). Pour into crust-lined dish; smooth top. 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.

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This is a light, refreshing treat, reminiscent of the refrigerator desserts of the '70s. The pecans lend a nutty, crunchy flavor and texture, as well as a boost of good fats and protein.

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 130
Calories from Fat: 40),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 4 1/2g; 4 1/2%
(Saturated Fat 2g, 2% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 5mg; 5%;
Sodium: 170mg; 170%;
Total Carbohydrate: 19g; 19%
(Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 12g 12% ),
Protein: 3g; 3%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 4%;
Vitamin C: 4%;
Calcium: 6%;
Iron: 2%;

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Bookworm33

report Posted Nov. 14, 2011 3:01 PM

This is a great dessert recipe. I had to make 2 of them. One I gave as a gift and one for my family. Everyone agreed that I should make this often - they all loved it and were looking for extras.

mydogspider

report Posted Feb. 21, 2011 11:19 AM

We loved this dessert! It is light and refreshing. It takes a little more time to prepare it but well worth it. I will definately keep this one handy.

stepmonkey

report Posted Aug. 9, 2010 11:22 AM

Very refreshing and not overly sweet. Great low calorie dessert. I had a little trouble getting the consistency I wanted on the filling but think maybe I just need to let the jello set up a bit longer. Will definitely make again.