TROPICAL DESSERT BARS
These triple layered pineapple-coconut bars with a sugar cookie crust are quick and so easy. My family loves these island bars and my son asks for them - my husband who doesn't even like pineapple loves these moist chewy bars.
Provided by Pat Duran
Categories Other Desserts
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 350^. Line a 13x9-inch baking pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan.
- 2. Stir cookie mix and melted butter with fork until crumbs form. Press evenly in bottom of prepared pan. Bake 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
- 3. Beat cream cheese in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in eggs just until blended, Beat in sweetened condensed milk, vanilla and 2 Tablespoons of the reserved pineapple juice. Pour mixture over warm crust. Sprinkle very well drained pineapple evenly over top.
- 4. Stir coconut, macadamia nuts and butter in small bowl until evenly moistened. Sprinkle over pineapple layer. Bake 30-35 minutes or until filling is set and coconut is lightly browned. Cool 1 hour on wire rack. Chill 1 hour. Cut into bars.
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Naaz Sherni
[email protected]Overall, I thought these bars were just okay. They weren't as good as I was hoping they would be.
Cabdalla Sheekh
[email protected]The bars were a little bit too crumbly. I think I should have pressed the crust into the pan more firmly.
Dezarae Trichell
[email protected]The bars were a little dry. I think I should have added more butter to the crust.
Hussaib Alam
[email protected]These bars are a little too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe next time.
Janelle Navarro
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I loved these bars. The coconut flavor is very subtle and it complements the pineapple and macadamia nuts perfectly.
Asfa Ghulam
[email protected]These bars are the perfect make-ahead dessert. I can make them a day or two ahead of time and they're still just as delicious.
Minislam Mrskhan
[email protected]These bars are so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together.
Adeel Tanoli
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in these bars. The pineapple, coconut, and macadamia nuts are a perfect match.
Ed nice
[email protected]These bars are so delicious and refreshing. They're perfect for a summer party.
Easr Barwary
[email protected]I made these bars for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best dessert bars they've ever had.
antonis stratis
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my bars turned out perfectly. They're so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery.
Khoda Box
[email protected]These are the best dessert bars I've ever had! The crust is perfectly crispy and the filling is so creamy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Haseeb Khan Lashari
[email protected]I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! They're so moist and flavorful. I especially liked the graham cracker crust.
SufiaN Ahmed Double S
[email protected]These tropical dessert bars were a hit at my party! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I loved the combination of pineapple, coconut, and macadamia nuts. I will definitely be making these again!