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By Diana Rattray, About.com

Pineapple Delight Bars

Pineapple Delight Bars

Diana Rattray
A buttery shortbread crust is the base for the pineapple and cream cheese filling, then comes the topping of coconut and pecans. This is a great dessert for a special occasion, a tea, or weekend treat.

Ingredients:

  • *Crust*
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 12 tablespoons butter (1 1/2 sticks), slightly softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • Dash salt
  • *Filling*
  • 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained
  • *Topping*
  • 1 1/3 cup (3 1/2 ounces) flaked sweetened coconut
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter

Preparation:

Heat oven to 350°. Lightly grease a 13x9-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 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.

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