Pineapple Delight Bars
Pineapple Delight Bars are a vintage summer dessert featuring a buttery crust, brown sugar pecan pineapple filling, and toasted coconut topping.
Servings 14
Calories 312kcal
Cost $10
Equipment
- stand mixer
- 9-inch sqaure baking pan
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1/2 cup salted butter room temperature
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
For the Filling:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecan
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
- 20 oz crushed pineapple drained
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
Toppings:
- 1/4 cup toasted coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line the bottom of the 9×9 pan with parchment paper, or spray the bottom and sides with non-stick baking spray.
To Make the Crust:
- Add all of the crust ingredients to the bowl of a stand mixer (or large bowl using an electric hand mixer). Mix together at low speed until well combined.
- Press dough into the bottom of the pan in an even layer.
- Bake the crust at 350 for 15-17 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
To Make the Filling:
- Add the pineapple, pecans, and brown sugar in a medium-sized bowl and combine. Add the eggs and vanilla to the pineapple mixture and blend.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate medium-sized bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the bowl of wet ingredients and mix. Stir in the shredded coconut.
- Spread the filling evenly on top of the crust, sprinkle with toasted coconut, and bake for 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate only.
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 261IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg