Best 8 Pina Colada Dessert Squares Recipes

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Indulge in a tropical paradise with our exquisite pina colada dessert squares. These delectable treats offer a harmonious blend of sweet, creamy, and refreshing flavors, capturing the essence of a summer getaway. Each bite transports you to a beachside retreat, where piña coladas and sunshine are abundant. With a graham cracker crust, a rich pineapple and coconut filling, and a velvety whipped topping, these dessert squares are guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PIñA COLADA DESSERT SQUARES



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This is for you if you're dreaming about a cool and tropical dessert you can make ahead and serve to a crowd!

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 7h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup margarine or butter
3/4 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 pint (1 cup) whipping cream
2/3 cup milk
1 (3.4-oz.) pkg. instant coconut cream pudding and pie filling mix
1 (8-oz.) can crushed pineapple in unsweetened juice, undrained
2 tablespoons rum

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In medium bowl, combine flour and brown sugar; mix well. With pastry blender or fork, cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in coconut and almonds. Sprinkle evenly in ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
  • Bake at 350°F. for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown, stirring twice. Reserve 1/2 cup crumbs for topping. With fork, press remaining crumbs evenly in bottom of pan. Cool 20 minutes or until completely cooled.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in whipping cream. Add milk and pudding mix; beat at high speed for about 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in pineapple and rum. Pour over cooled crust; spread evenly. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Cover; refrigerate at least 6 hours or until serving time. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1/15 of Recipe, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 13 g

PINA COLADA ICEBOX CAKE



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This icebox cake has all of the flavors of a pina colada. It takes just one bite to escape to a tropical island! -Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk, divided
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
15 whole graham crackers
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and extract until smooth. Gradually beat in 1 cup coconut milk. Add pudding mix; beat on low speed until smooth. Fold in whipped topping., Pour remaining coconut milk into a shallow dish. Quickly dip half of the graham crackers into milk; allow excess to drip off. Arrange in a single layer in the bottom of a 13x9-in. baking dish, breaking to fit as needed. Layer with half each of the cream cheese mixture, pineapple and coconut. Repeat layers. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 20g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PIñA COLADA FROZEN DESSERT



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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Pineapple juice, coconut and rum added to ice cream create a cool tropical paradise.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 7h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 16 squares)
1/4 cup butter (melted), or canola or soybean oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 quart (4 cups) vanilla no-sugar-added, reduced-fat ice cream, slightly softened
1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
2 teaspoons rum extract or 1/4 cup rum
2 teaspoons coconut extract, if desired
1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted*

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix cracker crumbs, butter and sugar. Press into ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish. Bake about 10 minutes or until dry. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In large bowl, beat ice cream, pineapple with juice and extracts with electric mixer on low speed just until blended. Spread in baked crust. Freeze about 6 hours or until firm.
  • Remove dessert from freezer about 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle coconut over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

PINA COLADA CHEESECAKE SQUARES



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With coconut in the graham cracker crust and pineapple in the filling, these cheesecake squares will transport you to the tropics after just one bite.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 4h

Yield Makes 24 servings, 1 square each.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1-1/2 cups BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, divided
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, melted
4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
4 eggs
2 cans (8 oz. each) crushed pineapple, undrained, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix graham crumbs, 1 cup of the coconut, 1/4 cup of the sugar and the butter. Press firmly onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • Beat cream cheese, remaining 1 cup sugar and the vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs; beat just until blended. Stir in 1 can of the undrained pineapple. Pour over crust.
  • Bake 40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool. Refrigerate several hours or overnight. Cut into 24 squares. Drain remaining can of pineapple. Top each square with about 2 tsp. of the pineapple and 1 tsp. of the remaining 1/2 cup coconut just before serving. Store leftover dessert squares in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 240 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

PINA COLADA BARS



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My all-time favorite summer drink in cookie form.

Provided by Brandi Rose

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h22m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
½ teaspoon rum extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained and juice reserved
¾ cup sweetened flaked coconut
½ cup chopped macadamia nuts
1 cup confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon rum extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine flour, butter, and white sugar in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed, scraping bowl often, until crust mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan.
  • Bake crust in the preheated oven until crust is set but still pale, 12 to 17 minutes.
  • Combine brown sugar, eggs, 1/2 teaspoon rum extract, and salt in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well-blended. Stir in pineapple, coconut, and macadamia nuts. Spread filling over hot crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling is set and top is lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool completely, about 25 minutes.
  • Whisk 5 teaspoons reserved pineapple juice, confectioners' sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon rum extract together in a small bowl to make glaze.
  • Drizzle glaze over cooled filling; cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 134.7 mg, Sugar 19.5 g

PINA COLADA SQUARES



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Make and share this Pina Colada Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 20m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
1/2 cup margarine, melted
1 (8 1/2 ounce) can cream of coconut
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 teaspoon rum flavoring
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip Topping
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherry
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup flaked coconut (plain or toasted)

Steps:

  • Combine crumbs and margarine.
  • Press into a greased 9 x 13 cake pan.
  • Add cream of coconut to cream cheese and mix until well blended.
  • Stir in flavoring.
  • Fold in Cool Whip, pineapple, cherries and nuts.
  • Spread over crust.
  • Sprinkle with coconut.
  • Chill overnight in fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.2, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 13.5, Cholesterol 45.1, Sodium 253.2, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.8, Protein 4.4

PINA COLADA DESSERT SQUARES



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This is light and creamy. It isn't a strong Pina Colada flavor but it IS reminiscent of the classic drink. It is good garnished with toasted coconut and some dried pineapple

Provided by JanetB-KY

Categories     Dessert

Time 6h50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup whipping cream
2/3 cup milk or 2/3 cup coconut milk
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant coconut cream pudding mix, and pie filling mix
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
2 tablespoons rum

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F; lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
  • In medium bowl, combine flour and brown sugar; mix well- with pastry blender or fork, cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs then stir in coconut and almonds, sprinkle evenly in ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup crumbs for topping; with fork, press remaining crumbs evenly in bottom of pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown watching as this burns easily- cool 20 minutes or until completely cooled.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in whipping cream;
  • add milk and pudding mix; beat at high speed for about 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in pineapple and rum- pour over cooled crust; spread evenly.
  • Sprinkle with reserved crumbs- cover; refrigerate at least 6 hours or until serving time.

PINA COLADA DUMP CAKE



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I love any dessert that tastes like the tropics. When I wanted to create a new dump cake recipe, I went right to pineapple, coconut and rum. I was very pleased with the results! -Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1/3 cup white rum
1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup warm water
Whipped cream and maraschino cherries, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Evenly spread coconut, nuts and pineapple in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; drizzle rum over top. Sprinkle with cake mix. Drizzle with butter and water, Bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 45-50 minutes. Serve warm with whipped cream and cherries, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 411mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • To ensure your dessert squares have a smooth texture, make sure to use softened cream cheese and butter. You can also use a hand mixer or stand mixer to blend the ingredients until smooth.
  • For a richer flavor, use a high-quality dark chocolate for the chocolate ganache.
  • If you don't have coconut extract, you can use an equal amount of vanilla extract.
  • For a neater appearance, use a sharp knife to cut the dessert squares.
  • Serve the dessert squares immediately, or chill them for later.

Conclusion:

These piña colada dessert squares are a delicious and refreshing treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a sweet and tropical dessert, give these piña colada dessert squares a try!

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