Description
A tropical twist on classic bars with a buttery crust, sweet pineapple coconut filling, and crunchy toasted coconut topping. Easy to make and perfect for a sweet escape to the tropics!
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut (for filling)
20 oz canned pineapple tidbits, drained
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for filling)
1/3 cup light brown sugar (for filling)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10-inch square pan with parchment paper.
Combine 1/2 cup softened butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1 cup flour in a bowl. Press mixture into prepared pan.
Bake crust for 12 minutes, then cool for 10 minutes.
In another bowl, toss drained pineapple with 1 cup shredded coconut, 1/4 cup flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt.
Mix eggs, vanilla extract, and lime juice in a separate bowl. Add to pineapple mixture and stir until combined.
Evenly spread the filling over cooled crust. Top with 1/2 cup shredded coconut.
Bake for 28-30 minutes until golden and bubbly. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
Use 100% juice pineapple with thorough draining to avoid sogginess.
For a citrus twist, substitute lime zest for lemon zest.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg