Pineapple Squares

Brighten up your dessert table with these delightful Pineapple Squares—a tropical twist on classic dessert bars. Featuring a buttery, crumbly crust layered with a luscious pineapple filling, this recipe is a perfect balance of tangy sweetness and rich texture. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and canned crushed pineapple, it's as convenient as it is delicious. Ready in under an hour with just 20 minutes of prep, Pineapple Squares are ideal for parties, potlucks, or anytime you’re craving a bite-sized treat. Each square is finished with a generous dusting of powdered sugar, making for an irresistible presentation. Dive into these tropical dessert bars today for a quick, crowd-pleasing indulgence!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cups Pineapple (crushed, canned, and drained)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and salt.

Step 3

Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and blend it into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.

Step 5

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove it from the oven and set it aside to cool slightly.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 cup of granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the drained crushed pineapple with baking powder, then stir this into the egg mixture.

Step 8

Pour the pineapple mixture evenly over the partially baked crust.

Step 9

Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling is set.

Step 10

Allow the pineapple squares to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into 16 squares.

Step 11

Dust the cooled squares with powdered sugar before serving for a finishing touch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1346.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3529.2

Total Fat 113.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 806mg	0%
Sodium 1867.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 608.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.9g	0%
Total Sugars 414.1g
Protein 46.4g	0%

Vitamin D 123IU	0%
Calcium 199.5mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 960.0mg	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: 28.0%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 66.9%