Flaky Pineapple Bars

Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with these Flaky Pineapple Bars—a delightful dessert that perfectly balances a buttery, crumbly crust with a luscious, tangy-sweet pineapple filling. Featuring a satisfyingly crisp topping made from the same tender crust mixture, these bars are baked to golden perfection and finished with a touch of powdered sugar for a delicate sweetness. With the convenience of using crushed pineapple (either fresh or canned) and a prep time of just 20 minutes, this dessert is ideal for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or anytime you crave a sunny slice of paradise. These tropical pineapple bars are easy to make, visually stunning, and guaranteed to impress with every flaky, fruity bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2.5 cups Pineapple, crushed (canned or fresh)
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup Powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.

Step 3

Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Reserve 1 cup of the crumb mixture for the topping and press the remaining crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.

Step 5

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Set aside to cool while preparing the filling.

Step 6

In a medium saucepan, combine the crushed pineapple (including juice, if using canned), brown sugar, and cornstarch.

Step 7

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and becomes bubbly, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the filling cool slightly for 5-10 minutes.

Step 9

Spread the pineapple filling evenly over the baked crust.

Step 10

Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the top of the filling.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.

Step 12

Remove the pan from the oven and allow the pineapple bars to cool completely in the pan.

Step 13

Dust with powdered sugar before slicing into 12 bars. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1416.6 grams (1416.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4216

Total Fat 195.90g	251%
Saturated Fat 122.00g	610%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 517mg	172%
Sodium 1262mg	55%
Total Carbohydrate 596.60g	217%
Dietary Fiber 19.90g	71%
Total Sugars 317.70g
Protein 37.60g	75%

Vitamin D 117IU	584%
Calcium 287mg	22%
Iron 17mg	94%
Potassium 1427mg	30%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.0%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 55.5%