Best 6 Pineapple Delight Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the tropical paradise of Pineapple Delight Bars, a symphony of sweet, tangy, and refreshing flavors. These delectable treats, fit for any occasion, boast a buttery graham cracker crust, a luscious pineapple filling bursting with tropical sunshine, and a decadent cream cheese topping that melts in your mouth. With just a few simple steps, you can create these delightful bars that will transport your taste buds to a tropical oasis. Dive into the step-by-step recipes included in this article to discover the secrets behind the perfect Pineapple Delight Bars, as well as variations like the Pineapple Cream Cheese Bars and No-Bake Pineapple Delight Bars. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and impress your friends and family with these tropical delights.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PINEAPPLE DELIGHT



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Light and refreshing, pineapple delight is a cool tropical dessert. Enjoy layers of cream cheese filling, pineapple, and whipped topping over a graham cracker crust.

Provided by Shauna

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1¾ cup graham crackers crushed (plus 1 tablespoon for garnish)
1 tablespoon sugar
9 tablespoons butter (melted)
1¾ cup powdered sugar
4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
8 tablespoons butter softened
1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
8 ounces Cool Whip
20 ounces crushed pineapple (in heavy syrup drained)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  • Lightly spray an 8x8-inch baking dish (metal or glass is fine).
  • In a small bowl combine the 1¾ cups of crushed graham crackers, 8 tablespoons of melted butter, and 1 tablespoon of sugar.
  • Press the graham cracker mixture in the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Allow the crust to completely cool.
  • Using either a stand mixer or a handheld mixer, cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and vanilla. Carefully add the powdered sugar a ½ cup at a time. Mix until the cream cheese mixture is smooth.
  • Evenly spread the cream cheese filling over the completely cooled crust.
  • Using the same bowl as the one used for the filling, gently fold the pineapple into the whipped topping.
  • Gently spread the whipped topping over the cream cheese layer.
  • Add the additional 1 tablespoon of crushed graham crackers to the top as garnish.
  • Place the baking dish in the refrigerator for 4 hours to ensure the dessert is properly set.
  • Keep refrigerated until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 441 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 47 g, UnsaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PINEAPPLE BARS



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If you love pineapple (and/or lemon bars), you are sure to love this super easy pineapple bars recipe! Canned pineapple works in a pinch, but cut up half of a whole fresh pineapple and get ready to be hooked for life on this sweet and tangy treat!!

Provided by Angela

Categories     Cookies & Bars Recipes     Dessert Recipes     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 pinch salt
3/4 cup butter ((cold, cubed butter - 1 1/2 sticks))
2 large eggs ((beaten))
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 pineapple ((fresh, finely sliced or 1 16 oz can of crushed pineapple))
1 cup confectioners sugar
2 Tbsp half-and-half ((use more as needed))
1 tsp coconut extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease your 9 x 13 baking pan with butter or use non-stick cooking spray.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 87 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 26 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PINEAPPLE DELIGHT BARS



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These bars are so delicious..I hope you try them. You will be the hit of the party with these delights. Enjoy! My photo's

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 15

*CRUST*
2 c all-purpose flour
12 Tbsp butter (1 1/2 sticks), slightly softened
1/2 c granulated sugar
dash salt
*FILLING*
12 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 - 1/2 c granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla
2 large eggs
1 large can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained
*TOPPING*
1 - 1/3 c (3 1/2 ounces) flaked sweetened coconut
1 c finely chopped pecans
4 Tbsp melted butter

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking pan or spray with baking spray.
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. Spread evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan and press with hands to form a crust layer. Bake for 12 minutes. Drain pineapple well in a colander; set aside
  • 4. n a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, vanilla, and eggs; beat until smooth. Spread evenly over the baked crust.
  • 5. Sprinkle the drained crushed pineapple evenly over the top.
  • 6. In another bowl, combine the coconut, pecans, and 4 tablespoons melted butter; sprinkle evenly over the pineapple and cream cheese layer.
  • 7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until coconut is browned and filling is set. Chill thoroughly before cutting into squares.
  • 8. The hardest part of these bars, is waiting for them to cool. Enjoy!

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

PINEAPPLE DELIGHT



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I received this recipe at a meeting for diabetics many years ago. I've shared this dessert with many friends on restricted diets.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup reduced-fat graham cracker crumbs (about 5 whole crackers)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free lemon gelatin
1 cup boiling water
3 cups 1% cottage cheese
Sugar substitute equivalent to 7 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press into an ungreased 9-in. square dish. Refrigerate until firm. , In a bowl, combine gelatin and water; stir until dissolved. Cool to room temperature. In a blender, combine the cottage cheese and sugar substitute; cover and process until smooth. Slowly add gelatin mixture and blend until smooth. Pour into crust. Refrigerate until firm. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Add pineapple. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool to room temperature. Spread over gelatin layer. Refrigerate for at least 1 hours before serving.

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PINEAPPLE DELIGHT



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Make and share this Pineapple Delight recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 24 squares

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 1/2 cups icing sugar
2 eggs
1 cup whipping cream, fresh
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon icing sugar
1 (19 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

Steps:

  • Crust: Mix graham crackers and butter together.
  • Press into 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Bake in 250f degree oven for 15 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Filling: In a bowl, cream together butter and icing sugar.
  • Add eggs and beat well.
  • Spread over cooled crust.
  • Bake in 350f degree oven for 25 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Topping: Beat together whipping cream, vanilla and icing sugar until stiff.
  • Fold in pineapple.
  • Spread over filling.
  • Sprinkle extra graham wafer crumbs on top for a finishing touch.
  • Chill.
  • Cut into squares and serve.

Tips:

  • For a sweeter filling: Use 2 cups of sugar instead of 1 1/2 cups.
  • For a tangier filling: Use 1/2 cup of lemon juice instead of 1/4 cup.
  • For a crunchier topping: Add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the oat mixture.
  • For a more tropical flavor: Add 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger or 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the pineapple filling.
  • To make the bars ahead of time: Bake them according to the recipe, then let them cool completely. Wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze them for up to 2 months. When you're ready to serve, thaw them at room temperature for 1-2 hours, or overnight in the refrigerator.

Conclusion:

Pineapple Delight Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet and tangy pineapple filling is perfectly complemented by the crunchy oat topping, and the bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. These bars are also a great way to use up leftover pineapple, and they are a delicious and healthy snack or dessert.

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