Minister’s Delight is a traditional dessert made in a slow cooker that has been loved at potlucks and church events in the Midwest for many years. This comforting meal, topped with nuts and yellow cake mix, combines simplicity with great taste. This dish comes from gatherings where simple recipes that everyone likes and can be shared easily were important. Its delicious taste and simple recipe make it a perfect meal for anyone looking to have a homemade dish without much work.
Minister’s Delight tastes great with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream to enhance its nutty flavor. Fresh fruit, such as cut strawberries or a few blueberries, can create a pleasant balance with the sweetness of the dessert. For a complete selection of desserts, think about serving a refreshing and tangy dessert such as lemon sorbet to cleanse the palate.
Minister’s Delight Recipe for Slow Cooker with Nut Topping
Number of portions: 8
List of items needed to make a recipe.
1 package of yellow cake mix
1 can of crushed pineapple, 20 ounces, with the juice included.
1 can of cherry pie filling (21 ounces)
1 cup of chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts.
1/2 cup of butter without salt, melted.
1 cup of sweet shredded coconut (if desired)
Instructions
- Coat a large slow cooker with cooking spray or butter.
Spread the crushed pineapple and its juice evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Put the cherry pie filling evenly on top of the pineapple layer.
- Spread the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the fruit layers, using a spatula to even it out if needed.
- Spread the melted butter evenly on top of the cake mix.
- Scatter the chopped nuts and, if desired, shredded coconut evenly on top of the buttered cake mix.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours until the top turns golden brown and the edges start to bubble.
Serve the food warm, straight from the slow cooker.
Different Types and Advice
For a different version of this classic recipe, use spice cake mix instead of yellow cake mix for a richer taste. You can also use apple or blueberry pie filling instead of cherry pie filling, depending on the fruit you like. By adding a small spoonful of cinnamon to the cake batter, you can give the dish a cozy and fragrant touch. If you want to make this dish less heavy, you can choose a cake mix and pie filling without sugar.