Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cans (20 oz each) pineapple chunks, drained
- 8 oz cream cheese, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt butter and pour into a 9×13-inch glass baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together egg, milk, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
- Pour batter over melted butter in the dish. Do not stir.
- Evenly layer drained pineapple chunks over the batter.
- Distribute cream cheese pieces evenly across the top.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly at the edges.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use crushed pineapple for a smoother texture (well-drained).
- Swap cream cheese with mascarpone or shredded cheddar for variation.
- Try other fruits like peaches or blackberries for a twist.
- Add cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for warm spice notes.
- Top with chopped pecans before baking for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
