Pineapple Crunch Recipe

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Betty Wiersma's crunchy pineapple dessert offers quick refreshment. "This recipe was given to me years ago by a co-worker," explains the Sherwood Park, Alberta cook. "Every time I take it somewhere, it's a favorite."

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Pineapple Crunch Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 9-12 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup crushed cornflakes
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream, softened
  • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix

Directions

  • In a bowl, combine the cornflake crumbs, sugar and butter. Press into a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
  • In a saucepan, combine the cornstarch and pineapple until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool.
  • In a bowl, beat the ice cream and pudding mix on low speed for 2 minutes or until blended and thickened. Spoon over crust. Top with pineapple mixture. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 9-12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 173 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 236 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Pineapple Crunch in Quick Cooking May/June 2005, p49

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Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2011 by katlaydee3

This is super easy, quick and tastes great. Will definitely make again.


Reviewed on Apr. 09, 2009 by msdaisey


Reviewed on Apr. 09, 2009 by msdaisey

this is so yummy! took it to a

potluck whereit was a hit !have

made a couple of times !


Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2008 by Linda LK

This recipe was very good..Rich, with a bit of a tang..I used Curves for the crust..(Honey coated corn flakes). Very good and easy to make.


Reviewed on Sep. 08, 2008 by yardsaler7

This is one of the easiest and most delightful desserts i have tasted lately. you can whip it up in no time. Everyone requests this recipe after they have tried it. thanks Betty W. and taste of home!!!! Elisa Carlin

 
 
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