Description
Creamy pineapple coconut delight bars offer a tropical escape with layers of sweet, tangy paradise. Luxurious textures and island-inspired flavors invite you to savor summer’s most irresistible dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
Optional Topping:
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C), ensuring a consistent temperature for optimal baking.
- Create a crumbly base by thoroughly blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar until the mixture holds together.
- Transfer the crust mixture into a greased 9×9-inch pan, using firm, even pressure to compact the crumbs and form a smooth, uniform layer.
- In a separate mixing bowl, gently fold crushed pineapple, sweetened condensed milk, and shredded coconut until fully integrated and smooth.
- Carefully spread the pineapple-coconut filling across the prepared crust, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Optional: Enhance texture and flavor by generously sprinkling chopped nuts over the filling surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown color and slightly set filling.
- Remove from oven and allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature, which helps the filling set and makes cutting easier.
- Once fully cooled, slice into neat, uniform squares for serving.
Notes
- Choose fresh, ripe pineapple for the most vibrant and sweet flavor in your bars.
- Toast the coconut before adding to the filling to enhance its nutty, rich taste and provide extra depth.
- Opt for unsweetened shredded coconut to control the overall sweetness of the dessert.
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean cutting of the bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 272
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 74 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg