Indulge in the tropical flavors of pineapple and coconut with these delectable Pina Colada Bars. This easy recipe combines a buttery crust, creamy coconut filling, and sweet pineapple topping, all baked to perfection. Enjoy these bars as a refreshing treat on a hot summer day or impress your friends and family at your next gathering. They are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- - 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- - 1/3 cup melted butter
- - ¼ cup granulated sugar
- For the filling:
- - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- - 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- - ½ cup coconut milk
- - ¼ cup pineapple juice
- - 2 tablespoons lime juice
- - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- - Pinch of salt
- For the topping:
- - 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- - 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar for the crust. Mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating an even layer.
- In another bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, sweetened shredded coconut, coconut milk, pineapple juice, lime juice, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the coconut filling over the crust, spreading it into an even layer.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the drained crushed pineapple and sweetened shredded coconut for the topping.
- Sprinkle the pineapple and coconut mixture over the coconut filling.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the baking dish.
- Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares and serving.
- Enjoy the delicious and refreshing Pina Colada Bars!
