Description
This Heavenly Pineapple Bake is a warm, comforting dessert with a soft, custardy center and lightly golden, buttery top. Made with crushed pineapple, eggs, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, butter, and cinnamon, it comes together in just minutes and bakes into a sweet, tropical treat. Serve it warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an easy dessert that’s perfect for potlucks, holidays, and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, with juice
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, sliced into small pats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the crushed pineapple with its juice, sugar, eggs, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until smooth and the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
- Pour the pineapple mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Dot the surface evenly with the butter pats.
- Sprinkle the ground cinnamon evenly over the top.
- Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the edges are bubbly and the top is lightly golden. The center should be set but still soft and slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let the bake rest for 5–10 minutes.
- Serve warm or chilled with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Notes
- Do not drain the crushed pineapple; the juice is essential for the soft, custardy texture.
- Make sure the cornstarch is completely dissolved before baking to prevent lumps.
- A 9×9-inch baking dish provides the ideal depth and helps the dessert bake evenly.
- Avoid overbaking. The center should remain soft and slightly jiggly when removed from the oven.
- Allow the bake to rest for 5–10 minutes before serving so it can set slightly.
- For a tropical variation, sprinkle shredded coconut over the top before baking.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for a crunchy topping.
- For extra warmth, add a pinch of nutmeg with the cinnamon.
- Leftovers can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, cool completely, cover well, and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven until warm and bubbly.
- Nutrition information is approximate and based on 8 servings without optional toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 160 kcal per serving
- Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
Keywords: Heavenly Pineapple Bake