Easy Pineapple Coconut Squares

Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with these Easy Pineapple Coconut Squares—an irresistible dessert that combines a buttery, golden crust with a luscious pineapple-coconut filling. Perfectly sweet and delightfully tangy, this recipe highlights the tropical flavors of juicy crushed pineapple and shredded coconut, all baked into an elegant square that's dusted with powdered sugar for a touch of extra indulgence. With just 10 minutes of prep and simple pantry staples, these bars are ideal for any occasion, from family gatherings to an afternoon treat. Easy to make and even easier to love, these pineapple coconut bars are guaranteed to be a crowd favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 120 g unsalted butter
• 200 g granulated sugar
• 180 g all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 400 g crushed pineapple (drained)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 100 g shredded sweetened coconut
• 30 g powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease an 8x8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and 100g of granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This forms the base crust.

Step 3

Add 120g of all-purpose flour to the butter mixture and stir until it comes together into a dough. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.

Step 4

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until it is just set and lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 5

In another bowl, whisk the eggs, remaining 100g of granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 6

Sift the remaining 60g of all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt into the egg mixture, and then stir to combine.

Step 7

Gently fold in the drained crushed pineapple and 60g of shredded coconut into the batter.

Step 8

Pour the pineapple filling evenly over the pre-baked crust, spreading it out to the edges.

Step 9

Sprinkle the remaining 40g of shredded coconut evenly over the top of the filling.

Step 10

Bake the assembled bars in the oven for 25 minutes or until the coconut topping is golden brown and the filling is set.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Step 12

Optional: Dust the squares with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1141.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3228.4

Total Fat 138.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 83.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 637.7mg	0%
Sodium 1826.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 491.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.2g	0%
Total Sugars 323.5g
Protein 36.4g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 169.3mg	0%
Iron 12.0mg	0%
Potassium 959.1mg	0%

*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: 37.1%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 58.6%