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Pina colada bars are set on the counter near fresh pineapple.
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Piña Colada Bars Recipe

Sweet, buttery, and so simple to make, this Piña Colada Bars Recipe will be your new favorite dessert! Fresh pineapple and shredded coconut top a flaky shortbread crust that is easily made gluten-free.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 servings
Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

Shortbread Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups flour gluten-free
  • 10 Tbsp. butter melted
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • ½ tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • ¼ tsp. salt

Pineapple Coconut Filling

  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tbsp. butter melted
  • 2 cups pineapple finely diced
  • ¾ cup shredded coconut divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine all of the shortbread crust ingredients in a large bowl. Using a pastry cutter, mix the ingredients together until a coarse crumb forms.
  • Spray an 8x8-inch square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Press mixture into dish and make sure it is all packed down.
  • Bake crust in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  • While the crust is baking, combine the remaining sugar, egg, and butter in the same large bowl. Beat with a mixer on medium speed for 1 minute.
  • Add diced pineapple and ½ cup of shredded coconut. Mix by hand until ingredients are just combined.
  • Pour the pineapple-coconut layer over the pre-baked crust and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle remaining ¼ cup shredded coconut over the top.
  • Bake in oven for 35-40 minutes or until the edges begin to brown and the middle no longer jiggles.
  • Let bars cool to room temperature before cutting in. Enjoy!

Notes

Serving and Storage

  • To Serve: Let the bars cool COMPLETELY before serving. The middle takes a while to set. If you cut in too soon you'll end up with a crumbly crust and gooey middle.
  • To Store: Keep the bars for up to three to four days at room temperature.
  • To Freeze: You can also keep these in the freezer for up to three to four months. Tightly wrap them before freezing.

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg