This blog....

Food IS love made tangible... it is a gift that meets the needs of the soul as well as the body. I have found that preparing and presenting food with great care is worth the effort....creating an atmosphere that warmly invites guests to linger. As Julia Child said, "Nothing is too much trouble, if it turns out as it should."

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Pineapple Strawberry Dessert

So, Paula Deen calls her dessert a "casserole."  haha.
Ingredients:  1 c sugar, 6 T flour, 2 c grated sharp cheddar cheese,1 c Ritz cracker crumbs, 1 stick butter, melted,  2 (20 oz) cans pineapple chunks, drained, and 6 T pineapple juice reserved (I used 1 can pineapple tidbits, and then substituted fresh strawberries for the other can.

Directions:  grease medium casserole dish with butter
In a large bowl, stir together the sugar and flour.  Gradually stir in the cheese.  Add the drained fruit and stir until ingredients are well combined.  Pour the mixture into the casserole dish.
In another medium bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, melted butter and reserved pineapple juice, stirring until evenly blended.
Spread crumb mixture on top of pineapple/strawberry mixture.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Thanks, Paula - another great recipe!!
Even better with vanilla ice cream :-)