Description
Tropical Hawaiian pineapple bars deliver sweet-tangy paradise with buttery graham cracker crust and creamy filling. Sunshine-packed dessert promises a delightful escape that will transport hungry friends to island bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ of a fresh pineapple, finely diced (or 1 16-ounce/454 grams can of crushed pineapple, drained)
- 2 large eggs
Sweeteners:
- 1 ½ cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (120 grams) confectioners sugar
Complementary Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (170 grams) cold unsalted butter, diced
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) half-and-half or milk
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Craft the foundational layer by mixing flour, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl, then integrate cold butter until the texture resembles rough pebbles.
- Partition the crumb mixture, setting aside one cup for the topping while pressing the remaining blend firmly into a greased baking dish, creating a compact base.
- Briefly toast the crust in a preheated 350°F oven for approximately 10 minutes, then extract and let rest.
- Prepare the luscious filling by whisking eggs, sugar, sour cream, flour, and salt until achieving a silky consistency.
- Gently incorporate drained pineapple chunks into the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Cascade the pineapple filling over the partially baked crust, spreading uniformly across the surface.
- Scatter the reserved crumb mixture generously on top, creating a rustic, textured crown.
- Return the assembled dessert to the oven, baking for roughly 50 minutes until the surface transforms to a delicate golden hue and the interior sets completely.
- Allow the bars to cool thoroughly within the baking pan, promoting structural integrity.
- Optional: Construct a luxurious coconut drizzle by blending confectioners sugar, half-and-half, and coconut extract into a smooth glaze.
- Once completely cooled, delicately apply the coconut drizzle and slice into elegant squares.
Notes
- Adjust butter temperature carefully to ensure the perfect crumb texture for the crust, aiming for cold but slightly pliable butter pieces.
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making the bars soggy, using a fine-mesh strainer or paper towels to remove extra liquid.
- Customize the recipe by substituting sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version or adding shredded coconut to the crumb topping for extra tropical flavor.
- Test for doneness by gently shaking the pan – the filling should have a slight wobble in the center but not be liquidy, indicating it’s perfectly baked.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 249
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg