PINEAPPLE COCONUT
DESSERT BARS
These
pineapple and coconut breadcrumb bars are easy, sweet, and taste like a
tropical dessert. The crispy coconut breadcrumb garnish and the gooey pineapple
garnish make an irresistible combo.
Ingredients:
Crust
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup coconut (shredded)
Filling
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 14 oz pineapple (crushed, with juice)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350F
- Grease an 8×8 baking dish
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine all crust ingredients, using a pastry blender
- Press 2/3 of the crust mixture into the greased dish
- In a medium saucepan, whisk all of the filling ingredients
- Bring to a boil, stirring constantly so it doesn’t burn
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes, until it starts to thicken
- Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool slightly
- Pour the pineapple mixture over the crust
- Sprinkle with the remaining crumble
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, until the topping is golden brown. Enjoy your dessert!