Best 7 Pecan And Pineapple Squares Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with the tantalizing flavors of Pecan and Pineapple Squares, a delectable treat that seamlessly blends the nutty richness of pecans with the tropical sweetness of pineapple. These delightful squares are a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring a buttery shortbread crust, a layer of creamy pineapple filling, and a generous topping of crunchy pecan streusel. Each bite offers a delightful burst of flavors and textures, making these squares perfect for any occasion. From holiday gatherings to afternoon tea parties, these irresistible treats are sure to be a hit. Explore the step-by-step recipe instructions and uncover the secrets behind creating this culinary masterpiece.

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PINEAPPLE DELIGHT BARS RECIPE



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Delicious layered pineapple and cream cheese bars with a toasted coconut and pecan topping. Tasty pineapple coconut bars with cream cheese.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Cakes     Cookies and Candy     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 15

For the Crust:
2 cups all-purpose flour
12 tablespoons butter ((1 1/2 sticks), slightly softened)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
Dash salt
For the Filling:
12 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 large eggs
1 large (20 ounces) can crushed pineapple (well-drained)
For the Topping:
1 1/3 cup/3 1/2 ounces coconut (flaked sweetened)
1 cup pecans (finely chopped)
4 tablespoons butter (melted)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Lightly grease a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking pan or spray with baking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and dash of salt.
  • With a pastry blender or fork, cut in the 12 tablespoons of butter until crumbly.
  • Spread evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan and press with hands to form a crust layer.
  • Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 12 minutes.
  • Drain pineapple well in a colander; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, vanilla, and eggs; beat until smooth.
  • Spread evenly over the baked crust, then sprinkle the drained crushed pineapple evenly over the top.
  • In another bowl, combine the coconut, pecans, and 4 tablespoons melted butter ; sprinkle evenly over the pineapple and cream cheese layer.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until coconut is browned and filling is set.
  • Chill thoroughly before cutting into squares.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 108 mg, Fat 16 g, ServingSize 24-28 servings, UnsaturatedFat 7 g

PECAN SQUARES



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If you like pecan pie, you're sure to love these bars. They don't last very long at my house.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup corn syrup
Dash salt
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Gradually add flour, mixing until blended. Pat into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-22 minutes or until golden., In another small bowl, beat the eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup and salt until smooth. Pour over crust; sprinkle with pecans. Bake 40-45 minutes longer or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PECAN AND PINEAPPLE SQUARES



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Have been making this slice for years. One of those family recipes that has always seemed to have been around. Great for lunches.

Provided by Sueie

Categories     Breads

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups plain flour
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
125 g butter
1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 egg
3/4 cup light sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 cup unsweetened crushed canned pineapple, drained well
1/2 cup sultana

Steps:

  • Combine flour and sugar in bowl.
  • Rub in butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
  • Stir in pecans.
  • Press 2 cups of the mixture into a greased slice tray.
  • Blend together baking soda, cinnamon, egg, sour crem and vanilla.
  • Add to remaining mixture combining well.
  • Stir in well drained pineapple and sultanas.
  • Spread mixture over the base.
  • Bake in moderate oven for about 35 minutes or until cooked when tested.
  • Cool in pan before cutting into squares.

CREAMY PINEAPPLE-PECAN DESSERT SQUARES



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Enjoy this delicious creamy pineapple dessert with added nutty and crunchy flavor of pecans -perfect for a refreshing treat.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h30m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup boiling water
1 box (4-serving size) sugar-free lemon-flavored gelatin
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 package (8 oz) fat-free cream cheese
1 container (8 oz) fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained

Steps:

  • In large bowl, pour boiling water over gelatin; stir about 2 minutes or until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in pineapple juice. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until mixture is syrupy and just beginning to thicken.
  • Meanwhile, in 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, toss cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, the coconut, pecans and melted butter until well mixed. Reserve 1/2 cup crumb mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture in bottom of dish.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream and 1/4 cup sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth; set aside.
  • Beat gelatin mixture with electric mixer on low speed until foamy; beat on high speed until light and fluffy (mixture will look like beaten egg whites). Beat in cream cheese mixture just until mixed. Gently stir in pineapple (with juice). Pour into crust-lined dish; smooth top. Sprinkle reserved 1/2 cup crumb mixture over top. Refrigerate about 4 hours or until set. For 18 servings, cut into 6 rows by 3 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

PECAN SQUARES



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We make these all year long and when we want to go "over the top" we dip half of each square in warm chocolate.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 20 large squares

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 pounds unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 extra-large eggs
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound unsalted butter
1 cup good honey
3 cups light brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 pounds pecans, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the crust, beat the butter and granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, until light, approximately 3 minutes. Add the eggs and the vanilla and mix well. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix the dry ingredients into the batter with the mixer on low speed until just combined. Press the dough evenly into an ungreased 18 by 12 by 1-inch baking sheet, making an edge around the outside. It will be very sticky; sprinkle the dough and your hands lightly with flour. Bake for 15 minutes, until the crust is set but not browned. Allow to cool.
  • For the topping, combine the butter, honey, brown sugar, and zests in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook over low heat until the butter is melted, using a wooden spoon to stir. Raise the heat and boil for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and pecans. Pour over the crust, trying not to get the filling between the crust and the pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the filling is set. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold. Cut into bars and serve.

PINEAPPLE SQUARES



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My grandmother always kept this cake in the freezer for unexpected company. A nice change of dessert from the usual bar or square recipe. Garnish with icing sugar sprinkled over the top if desired.

Provided by the4taals

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup butter
2 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, drained and juice reserved
2 tablespoons white sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or your hands until coarse crumbs form.
  • Whisk milk, egg, and vanilla extract together in a small bowl. Add to flour mixture and knead until just combined, adding a little more flour if too wet or a little more milk if too dry. Divide the dough into thirds; 2/3 will be for the bottom, save 1/3 for the top.
  • Roll 2/3 the dough out onto a lightly floured surface into an 11x15-inch rectangle. Place dough into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan, making sure it comes at least halfway up the sides.
  • Combine pineapple and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, pour reserved pineapple juice into a bowl and add cornstarch; stir until dissolved. Add to the saucepan and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and let filling cool in the refrigerator, about 15 minutes.
  • Scrape filling onto the bottom dough in the baking pan and smooth out.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roll remaining 1/3 dough out onto a lightly floured surface into a 9x13-inch rectangle. Roll the dough onto the rolling pin and unroll on top of the pineapple filling, making sure edges of the dough reach the edges of the pan.
  • Combine flour and sugar in a small bowl. Add vanilla extract and cut in butter until coarse crumbs form. Sprinkle streusel topping over dough.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool on a rack. Cut into 24 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 28.3 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 97.2 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

PINEAPPLE SQUARES



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These squares are so popular in our N. E. Pa. area and are often requested for bake sales. At times more flour, little at a time, may have to be added to make it easier to roll without the dough falling apart. It is a very forgiving dough, though. If you seem to have extra filling left over it may be used to make small tarts using pie crust dough.

Provided by SarikaKisSzentem

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 24-40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 (20 ounce) cans crushed pineapple
1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
3 teaspoons minute tapioca
5 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 whole eggs
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
3/4 cup milk (start with 1/2 cup milk)

Steps:

  • Place filling ingredients in a large saucepot. Allow to reach boiling point. Reduce heat and let simmer 5 minutes, mixing often. Remove from heat and let cool completely. May be done earlier in the day or day before.
  • Dough:.
  • In a large bowl work the flour and the butter (or margarine) as you would for pie crust.
  • Add the sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda and mix well.
  • Add vanilla, eggs and milk, adding a little at a time until dough comes together. Depending on the flour you may have to add a little more.
  • Dough should be pliable enough to be able to roll out on a floured surface. Divide into 2 pieces.
  • Take one piece and roll out dusting with sufficient flour to prevent sticking. Using a 12x17 cookie sheet with sides, place dough into ungreased pan allowing the sides to come up the sides. Don't cut off excess dough.
  • Pour in filling and even out making sure the corners are evenly filled inches (Filling recipe follows).
  • Again, flour surface and roll out other piece of dough and place on top.
  • Press dough around the edges to seal in pineapple filling. Then cut around to remove excess dough. Brush top with well beaten egg. Bake 350 deg. for 45 minutes.
  • Let cool. Cut into desired squares. May be dusted with confectioners sugar.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh pecans and pineapple will give your squares the best flavor.
  • Toast the pecans: Toasting the pecans will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the squares tough.
  • Bake the squares until they are just set: Overbaking the squares will make them dry.
  • Let the squares cool completely before cutting them: This will help them to hold their shape.
  • Store the squares in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Pecan and pineapple squares are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a snack. With their sweet and tangy flavor, these squares are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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