Description
Quick Pineapple Coconut Bars are a tropical, no-bake dessert featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust topped with a creamy pineapple and coconut filling. These easy-to-make bars are perfect for summer gatherings or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
– 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
– 1 cup Granulated Sugar
– 1/2 cup Packed Brown Sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon Salt
– 1 cup Cold Unsalted Butter, cubed
– 1 (20-ounce) can Crushed Pineapple in Juice, well-drained
– 1 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut
– 2 Large Eggs, lightly beaten
– 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
– 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
– 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into a 9×9 inch pan to form the crust. Chill for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping and vanilla.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
- Sprinkle drained crushed pineapple and shredded coconut evenly over the top.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a toasted coconut flavor, toast the shredded coconut before sprinkling.
- Ensure the pineapple is well-drained to prevent a soggy crust.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Add a drizzle of chocolate sauce for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg