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Creamy Pineapple-Pecan Dessert Squares

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Creamy Pineapple-Pecan Dessert Squares
  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 4 hr 30 min
  • Ingredients 12
  • Servings 18
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Looking for a crumbly and creamy dessert? Then check out this pineapple and pecan dessert squares flavored with coconut – a cool treat.
By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Dec 9, 2010

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

Steps

  • 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.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    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

130 Calories, 4 1/2g Total Fat, 3g Protein, 19g Total Carbohydrate, 12g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
130
Calories from Fat
40
Total Fat
4 1/2g
7%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
5mg
2%
Sodium
170mg
7%
Potassium
90mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
19g
6%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
12g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
2%
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 Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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