Ultra Tender Pineapple Bars
This easy pineapple dessert is made in one bowl, without a mixer, and even though they’re layered bars, they’re not fussy. The crust and crumble topping are made from the same mixture to save time. It’s not always possible to make both the crust and topping from the same mixture, but if it is, I use the double-duty approach. I love being able to sink my teeth into the pineapple pieces and I relish the texture. Surrounding the pineapple chunks is a custardy, creamy filling that’s made using an egg, sugar, flour, and McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract. I grew up watching my mom and grandma bake with McCormick’s Vanilla. Cookie dough and beater licking just wasn’t the same without it! The pineapple bars are tender, delicate, and the firmer crust, in contrast with the soft, custardy interior, and the crumble topping make for so many great textures in each bite. The bars are a perfect springtime or summery dessert and would be a great Mother’s Day or Easter treat. What I wouldn’t give to have these show up on a breakfast-in-bed tray with a pot of coffee, along with a mimosa or two! I can dream, right?
Pineapple Bars Ingredients
To make this super easy dessert with canned pineapple, gather the following:
Unsalted butter All-purpose flour Granulated sugar Salt Egg Sour cream Vanilla extract Canned pineapple chunks
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions. Many of my recipes call for 1 tablespoon of vanilla and I’m frequently asked if I meant a teaspoon. No, I meant a tablespoon. Pineapple and vanilla are just made for each other and it helps accentuate the tropical vibe.
How to Make Pineapple Bars
This is such a simple canned pineapple dessert recipe. Here’s an overview of how the bars are made:
More Easy Pineapple Desserts:
The Best Pineapple Upside-Down Cake — So soft, moist & really is The Best! A cheery, happy cake that’s sure to put a smile on anyone’s face! Tried this recipe? Leave a review! Consider leaving a 5 star rating if you’ve made and loved one of my recipes! Pineapple Poke Cake with Pineapple Glaze — This pineapple cake is an easy, from-scratch poke cake recipe! It’s screaming with pineapple flavor from the crushed pineapple in the cake and the pineapple juice in the glaze. Angel Pineapple Lush Parfaits — This is a 4-ingredient, no-bake dessert that’s ridiculously easy, you don’t need a mixer, and you don’t have to turn your oven on. It’s fluffy, light, airy, and refreshing. Pina Colada Seven Layer Bars — I combined my love of pina coladas and seven layer bars into a fast, easy, no-mixer dessert that tastes like the tropics. This post was brought to you by McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract. The recipe and opinions expressed are my own.
