Best 6 Pina Colada Dessert Squares Recipes

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Indulge in a tropical paradise with our delectable Pina Colada Dessert Squares, a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a beachside reverie. These delightful treats are a harmonious blend of classic piña colada elements, featuring a golden crust reminiscent of sandy shores, a luscious pineapple filling that bursts with tropical sweetness, and a creamy coconut topping that evokes the froth of ocean waves. Each bite is an explosion of tropical flavors and textures, a perfect balance of tangy pineapple, rich coconut, and a hint of rum essence. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering, craving a sweet escape, or simply seeking a taste of the tropics, these Pina Colada Dessert Squares will surely satisfy your cravings and leave you yearning for more.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you on a culinary journey, providing you with step-by-step instructions and all the necessary tips to create these irresistible dessert squares. From the buttery graham cracker crust to the velvety coconut topping, we'll guide you through each layer, ensuring your squares achieve the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Along the way, we'll also introduce you to variations and additional recipes that will further tantalize your taste buds. So, grab your aprons, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on this tropical adventure together, creating memories and moments of pure bliss with every bite of these Pina Colada Dessert Squares.

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PIñA COLADA DESSERT SQUARES



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This is for you if you're dreaming about a cool and tropical dessert you can make ahead and serve to a crowd!

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 7h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup margarine or butter
3/4 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 pint (1 cup) whipping cream
2/3 cup milk
1 (3.4-oz.) pkg. instant coconut cream pudding and pie filling mix
1 (8-oz.) can crushed pineapple in unsweetened juice, undrained
2 tablespoons rum

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In medium bowl, combine flour and brown sugar; mix well. With pastry blender or fork, cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in coconut and almonds. Sprinkle evenly in ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
  • Bake at 350°F. for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown, stirring twice. Reserve 1/2 cup crumbs for topping. With fork, press remaining crumbs evenly in bottom of pan. Cool 20 minutes or until completely cooled.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in whipping cream. Add milk and pudding mix; beat at high speed for about 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in pineapple and rum. Pour over cooled crust; spread evenly. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Cover; refrigerate at least 6 hours or until serving time. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1/15 of Recipe, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 13 g

PINA COLADA BARS



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My all-time favorite summer drink in cookie form.

Provided by Brandi Rose

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h22m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
½ teaspoon rum extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained and juice reserved
¾ cup sweetened flaked coconut
½ cup chopped macadamia nuts
1 cup confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon rum extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine flour, butter, and white sugar in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed, scraping bowl often, until crust mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan.
  • Bake crust in the preheated oven until crust is set but still pale, 12 to 17 minutes.
  • Combine brown sugar, eggs, 1/2 teaspoon rum extract, and salt in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well-blended. Stir in pineapple, coconut, and macadamia nuts. Spread filling over hot crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling is set and top is lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool completely, about 25 minutes.
  • Whisk 5 teaspoons reserved pineapple juice, confectioners' sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon rum extract together in a small bowl to make glaze.
  • Drizzle glaze over cooled filling; cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 134.7 mg, Sugar 19.5 g

PIñA COLADA FROZEN DESSERT



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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Pineapple juice, coconut and rum added to ice cream create a cool tropical paradise.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 7h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 16 squares)
1/4 cup butter (melted), or canola or soybean oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 quart (4 cups) vanilla no-sugar-added, reduced-fat ice cream, slightly softened
1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
2 teaspoons rum extract or 1/4 cup rum
2 teaspoons coconut extract, if desired
1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted*

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix cracker crumbs, butter and sugar. Press into ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish. Bake about 10 minutes or until dry. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In large bowl, beat ice cream, pineapple with juice and extracts with electric mixer on low speed just until blended. Spread in baked crust. Freeze about 6 hours or until firm.
  • Remove dessert from freezer about 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle coconut over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

PINA COLADA DESSERT SQUARES



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This is light and creamy. It isn't a strong Pina Colada flavor but it IS reminiscent of the classic drink. It is good garnished with toasted coconut and some dried pineapple

Provided by JanetB-KY

Categories     Dessert

Time 6h50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup whipping cream
2/3 cup milk or 2/3 cup coconut milk
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant coconut cream pudding mix, and pie filling mix
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
2 tablespoons rum

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F; lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
  • In medium bowl, combine flour and brown sugar; mix well- with pastry blender or fork, cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs then stir in coconut and almonds, sprinkle evenly in ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup crumbs for topping; with fork, press remaining crumbs evenly in bottom of pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown watching as this burns easily- cool 20 minutes or until completely cooled.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in whipping cream;
  • add milk and pudding mix; beat at high speed for about 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in pineapple and rum- pour over cooled crust; spread evenly.
  • Sprinkle with reserved crumbs- cover; refrigerate at least 6 hours or until serving time.

PINA COLADA WEDGES



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I have made this recipe for years. It is absolutely delicious. It is very easy to make and you can make a day or two ahead and keep in the freezer.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons rum
3 1/2 cups Cool Whip, thawed
1 (8 1/4 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, crushed
2/3 cup angel flake coconut

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese with sugar and rum until smooth.
  • Fold in 2 cups of the whipped topping, pineapple with syrup and 2 cups of the coconut, spread in 8 inch layer pan lined with plastic wrap.
  • Invert pan onto serving plate, remove pan and plastic wrap.
  • Spread with remaining whipped topping and sprinkle with remaining coconut.
  • Freeze until firm, about 2 hours.
  • Cut into wedges Garnish with pineapples and cherries if desired.

PINA COLADA SQUARES



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Make and share this Pina Colada Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 20m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
1/2 cup margarine, melted
1 (8 1/2 ounce) can cream of coconut
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 teaspoon rum flavoring
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip Topping
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherry
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup flaked coconut (plain or toasted)

Steps:

  • Combine crumbs and margarine.
  • Press into a greased 9 x 13 cake pan.
  • Add cream of coconut to cream cheese and mix until well blended.
  • Stir in flavoring.
  • Fold in Cool Whip, pineapple, cherries and nuts.
  • Spread over crust.
  • Sprinkle with coconut.
  • Chill overnight in fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.2, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 13.5, Cholesterol 45.1, Sodium 253.2, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.8, Protein 4.4

Tips:

  • For a smoother texture, use a high-powered blender to blend the pineapple and coconut cream until completely smooth.
  • If you don't have any evaporated milk, you can use regular milk instead. Just add an extra 1/4 cup of sugar to the recipe.
  • If you want a stronger pina colada flavor, you can add an extra tablespoon of coconut extract or rum to the recipe.
  • Be sure to chill the dessert squares for at least 2 hours before serving. This will help them to set and firm up.
  • Garnish the dessert squares with pineapple chunks, coconut flakes, or maraschino cherries before serving.

Conclusion:

These pina colada dessert squares are the perfect way to enjoy the flavors of your favorite tropical cocktail in a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. With a creamy, coconut filling and a graham cracker crust, these dessert squares are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a fun and festive dessert, give these pina colada dessert squares a try.

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