Cherry Pineapple Surprise

Submitted by Lover of Sweet Trea

"Quick and easy pineapple dessert that's sure to be a hit!"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 1 dessert
• Serves: 12-16

ingredients

• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple (do not drain)
• 1 (21 ounce) can lucky leaf cherry pie filling
• 1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix (without the pudding mix)
• 1 (7 ounce) bag shredded coconut
• 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
• 1 cup melted butter or 1 cup margarine

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9 x 13 baking dish. In the prepared baking dish, layer pie filling over crushed pineapple.
2. Sprinkle cake mix over the top, smoothing evenly and covering the top. Pour the melted butter or margarine over the top, covering evenly. Top with the coconuts and nuts.
3. Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 to 60 minutes or until brown on top and bubbly.
4. ** Optional: -- omit coconut and add extra 1/2 cup of nuts -- Substitute pecans, peanuts or cashews for macadamia nuts.