Description
Rich chocolate pineapple bliss bars offer a tropical dessert paradise with layers of creamy sweetness and tangy fruit. Coconut and macadamia nuts provide delightful crunch, making these bars an irresistible treat you’ll savor to the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (470 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 can (20 oz / 567 g) crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare Workspace: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Craft Crust Foundation: Blend all-purpose flour and granulated sugar, then cut in cold butter until the mixture forms coarse, uneven crumbs that will create a crisp base.
- Shape and Pre-Bake Crust: Press the crumbly mixture evenly across the baking dish bottom, then bake for 15 minutes until edges turn golden brown, establishing a sturdy foundation for the dessert.
- Create Luxurious Filling: Thoroughly drain pineapple chunks, then whisk sour cream, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract into a silky-smooth mixture, folding in the pineapple chunks to distribute evenly.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the pineapple-cream filling over the pre-baked golden crust, spreading uniformly, and return to the oven for 25-30 minutes until the center shows a slight wobble, indicating perfect doneness.
- Final Touches: Remove from oven and cool completely at room temperature, allowing the filling to set; generously dust with powdered sugar using a fine-mesh sieve for an elegant finish.
- Serve with Style: Slice into clean rectangular bars with a sharp knife, presenting at room temperature to maximize flavor and texture.
Notes
- Drain Pineapple Thoroughly: Remove excess moisture completely to prevent soggy crust and ensure a firm, crisp texture in your bars.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Allow eggs and sour cream to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to create a smoother, more uniform filling.
- Check Crust Carefully: Watch the crust edges closely during pre-baking to avoid burning, aiming for a light golden-brown color.
- Cooling is Crucial: Let bars cool completely at room temperature to help filling set properly and develop optimal flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 217
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg