Slow Cooker Minister's Delight with Nut Topping
This easy slow cooker dessert combines layers of sweet cherry pie filling, tangy crushed pineapple, buttery cake mix, and a crunchy nut topping. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or any occasion where you want a warm, comforting treat with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 can crushed pineapple 20 oz, undrained
- 1 can cherry pie filling 21 oz
- 1 cup chopped nuts pecans or walnuts work best
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut optional
Instructions
- Grease a 6-quart slow cooker with non-stick spray or butter.
- Spread the can of crushed pineapple with its juice evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the pineapple layer.
- Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the fruit layers, spreading it out with a spatula if necessary.
- Pour the melted butter evenly over the top of the cake mix.
- Sprinkle the chopped nuts and optional shredded coconut evenly over the buttered cake mix.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbly.
- Serve warm, directly from the slow cooker.
Notes
For a nut-free version, omit the nuts entirely or replace them with seeds like sunflower or pepitas.
Nutrition
Serving: 230gCalories: 350kcal
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