Description
Indulge in a taste of the tropics with these delightful Tropical Paradise with Pineapple Bliss Bars. A creamy, fruity, and coconutty treat that’s perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Filling:
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
Garnish (optional):
- Extra shredded coconut
- Pineapple tidbits
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a greased 9×9-inch pan and bake for 8–10 minutes. Cool.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add condensed milk, vanilla, pineapple, and coconut. Pour over crust.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until set. Cool to room temperature.
- Add topping: Spread whipped topping over the bars. Chill for at least 2 hours.
- Garnish: Top with extra coconut and pineapple tidbits if desired.
Notes
- Enhance the tropical flavors with rum extract or macadamia nuts.
- Bars can be made a day ahead and refrigerated until serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
