Description
Coconut Pineapple Cream Pie Bars are a chilled tropical dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy coconut filling, and a glossy pineapple topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- For the Cream Filling:
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup coconut cream or thick coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping or homemade whipped cream
- For the Pineapple Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch pan. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until it resembles wet sand. Press mixture into the pan.
- Bake and cool the crust: Bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly set. Remove and allow to cool completely.
- Make the cream filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy. Gradually add coconut cream until fully combined.
- Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold whipped topping into the cream mixture until light and evenly incorporated.
- Spread and chill the filling: Spread the coconut cream filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate while preparing the topping.
- Cook the pineapple topping: Combine crushed pineapple, pineapple chunks, sugar, cornstarch, and pineapple juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook while stirring constantly until thickened, about 4–5 minutes.
- Cool the topping: Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- Assemble the bars: Spread the cooled pineapple topping evenly over the chilled cream layer.
- Chill until set: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Slice and serve: Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- These bars can be made ahead of time.
- Keep them refrigerated until serving.
- Use a sharp knife for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilled
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Coconut Pineapple Cream Pie Bars, tropical dessert, chilled dessert