Description
Sweet Hawaiian pineapple bliss bars bring tropical paradise to your dessert table. Creamy coconut layers mingle with tangy pineapple, creating a refreshing escape you’ll crave with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) cold unsalted butter, cubed
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavoring and Finishing:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and creating a non-stick surface in a 9×13 baking pan using parchment paper.
- Craft the foundational crust by combining flour, sugar, and salt in a mixing vessel. Incorporate cold butter until the mixture achieves a delicate, crumbly texture.
- Distribute the crust mixture evenly across the prepared pan, ensuring a uniform layer that will serve as the base for the dessert.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake the crust for approximately 15 minutes, watching for a delicate golden hue to develop.
- Remove the crust and allow it to cool momentarily while maintaining a warm temperature.
- Create the tropical pineapple filling by whisking eggs and sugar until they transform into a smooth, homogeneous mixture.
- Integrate flour, baking powder, and vanilla into the egg mixture, stirring carefully to maintain a consistent texture.
- Gently fold the drained crushed pineapple into the filling, distributing the fruit evenly throughout the liquid base.
- Carefully pour the pineapple filling over the prepared crust, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the edges appear set and firm.
- Extract from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely within the pan, enabling them to solidify.
- Once thoroughly cooled, generously dust the surface with powdered sugar, creating a delicate, sweet finish.
- Slice into square portions, revealing the layers of crust and vibrant pineapple filling.
Notes
- Ensure butter is cold and cut into small pieces for a flakier, more tender crust texture that crumbles perfectly when mixed.
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making the bars soggy and compromising the filling’s consistency.
- Use room temperature eggs for smoother integration into the filling, helping achieve a silky, even texture throughout the bars.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg