pineapple delight bars

Somewhere, PA
Updated on Apr 17, 2013

These bars are so delicious..I hope you try them. You will be the hit of the party with these delights. Enjoy! My photo's

prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield 15 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • *CRUST*
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 12 tablespoons butter (1 1/2 sticks), slightly softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • - dash salt
  • *FILLING*
  • 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained
  • *TOPPING*
  • 1 - 1/3 cups (3 1/2 ounces) flaked sweetened coconut
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter

How To Make pineapple delight bars

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking pan or spray with baking spray.
  • Step 2
    In a medium bowl, combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and dash of salt. With a pastry blender or fork, cut in the 12 tablespoons of butter until crumbly.
  • Step 3
    Spread evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan and press with hands to form a crust layer. Bake for 12 minutes. Drain pineapple well in a colander; set aside
  • Step 4
    n a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, vanilla, and eggs; beat until smooth. Spread evenly over the baked crust.
  • Step 5
    Sprinkle the drained crushed pineapple evenly over the top.
  • Step 6
    In another bowl, combine the coconut, pecans, and 4 tablespoons melted butter; sprinkle evenly over the pineapple and cream cheese layer.
  • Step 7
    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until coconut is browned and filling is set. Chill thoroughly before cutting into squares.
  • Step 8
    The hardest part of these bars, is waiting for them to cool. Enjoy!

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Keyword: #coconut
Keyword: #Cream
Keyword: #cheese
Keyword: #pineapple
Keyword: #pecans
Keyword: #bars
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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