Description
Delightful Pineapple Bars blend tropical sweetness with buttery crumble, offering a perfect balance of tangy and rich flavors. Crumbly, golden edges and juicy pineapple filling promise pure dessert bliss you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup (170 g) cold unsalted butter, diced
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
- ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ of a fresh pineapple, finely diced (or 16 oz / 454 g can of crushed pineapple, drained)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup (120 g) confectioners sugar
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) half-and-half or milk
- 1 tsp coconut extract
Instructions
- Crust Foundation: Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Incorporate cold, diced butter using a pastry cutter until the mixture transforms into coarse crumbs. Segregate 1 cup of crumb mixture for topping. Compress the remaining mixture firmly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Roast the crust at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes, then remove and set aside.
- Pineapple Filling Preparation: Whisk eggs, sugar, sour cream, flour, and salt until achieving a silky, uniform consistency. Gently fold in diced or drained crushed pineapple, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Layering and Baking: Cascade the pineapple filling over the pre-baked crust, spreading meticulously to create an even layer. Dust the reserved crumb mixture across the surface. Slide into the oven and bake for 50 minutes, or until the topping adopts a gentle golden hue and the filling sets completely. Allow the bars to cool entirely within the pan.
- Coconut Glaze Finale: Blend confectioners sugar, half-and-half, and coconut extract in a small bowl until achieving a smooth, luxurious drizzle. Once the bars have cooled, artfully paint the coconut glaze across the surface before slicing into elegant squares.
Notes
- Use cold, diced butter for the crust to create a flaky, crumbly texture that holds together perfectly.
- Drain crushed pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making the bars soggy and ensuring a firm filling.
- Spread the filling and crumb topping evenly to guarantee consistent cooking and a uniform texture across the entire pan.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan to allow the filling to set properly and make cutting cleaner and easier.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg