Pineapple Bliss Bars
These Pineapple Bliss Bars are a delightful treat, combining a buttery crust with a sweet pineapple filling for a tropical dessert experience.
Equipment
- 9'x13' baking pan
- mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
Crust
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cups cold unsalted butter cubed
Filling
- 1 cups crushed pineapple well-drained
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the crust: In a bowl, mix together 1 ½ cups flour, ½ cup sugar and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Press evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool slightly.
- Make the pineapple filling: In a bowl, whisk the eggs and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Mix in ¼ cup flour, baking powder and vanilla. Fold in the drained crushed pineapple.
- Pour the pineapple filling evenly over the crust. Bake for 25-30 minutes until set on the edges.
- Allow bars to cool completely in pan. Once cooled, dust generously with powdered sugar before slicing into squares.
Notes
For extra tropical vibes, add ½ cup shredded coconut to the filling. Garnish bars with pineapple slices or toasted coconut if desired. Bars can be refrigerated for up to 5 days. Allow to come to room temp before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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