Best 6 Pineapple Dessert Squares Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of pineapple and the creamy goodness of dessert squares with this comprehensive guide to making the perfect pineapple dessert squares. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will provide you with all the necessary information to craft this delightful treat. From selecting the ripest pineapples to mastering the art of creating a flaky crust, we'll take you through each step in detail, ensuring that your pineapple dessert squares turn out as mouthwatering as they look. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

EASY REFRIGERATOR PINEAPPLE GRAHAM DESSERT SQUARES



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This dessert is easy to prepare and really good! You can use Cool Whip topping in place of the whipping cream if desired. I like to top each slice with a spoonful of crushed pineapple before serving.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 cups graham wafer crumbs
1 cup butter, divided and softened
1 1/2 cups icing sugar
2 eggs
1 (14 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
2 cups whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350°F.
  • Grease an 8 x 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Combine graham wafer crumbs with 1/2 cup melted butter.
  • Pat into bottom of prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for 10 minutes; cool.
  • In a bowl, cream 1/2 cup softened butter with icing sugar for about 3 minutes.
  • Add in eggs, beat well until combined.
  • Transfer the mixture into cooled crust.
  • In a bowl, combine/fold the whipped cream with VERY well drained crushed pineapple.
  • Spread over the egg mixture.
  • Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.9, Fat 32.7, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 130.3, Sodium 242.1, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 25, Protein 3.4

PINEAPPLE DESSERT SQUARES



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Expect to hand out the recipe when you bring this cheesecake dessert along to your next gathering. Crushed pineapple gives it a fun, tropical twist.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 tablespoons butter, softened
5 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 egg
2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk
FILLING:
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 eggs, separated
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Whole milk
Ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine butter and sugar. Combine flour and baking powder; add to butter mixture. Add egg; mix until well blended and crumbly. Add milk and blend until dough forms a soft ball., Pat dough onto bottom and 1-1/2 in. up sides of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Place pineapple in a sieve over a 4-cup glass measure; press with the back of a spoon to squeeze dry. Spread pineapple evenly over bottom crust, reserving juice in glass measure; set aside., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour. Add the egg yolks, lemon juice and vanilla; mix well. Add enough milk to reserved pineapple juice to measure 2-1/2 cups. Stir milk mixture into cream cheese mixture until well combined., In a large bowl, beat egg whites on high until stiff. Fold filling mixture into egg whites. Gently pour into crust. Sprinkle with cinnamon. , Bake at 325° for 55 minutes or until filling is set. Cool completely on wire rack. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts :

PINEAPPLE SQUARES



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My grandmother always kept this cake in the freezer for unexpected company. A nice change of dessert from the usual bar or square recipe. Garnish with icing sugar sprinkled over the top if desired.

Provided by the4taals

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup butter
2 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, drained and juice reserved
2 tablespoons white sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or your hands until coarse crumbs form.
  • Whisk milk, egg, and vanilla extract together in a small bowl. Add to flour mixture and knead until just combined, adding a little more flour if too wet or a little more milk if too dry. Divide the dough into thirds; 2/3 will be for the bottom, save 1/3 for the top.
  • Roll 2/3 the dough out onto a lightly floured surface into an 11x15-inch rectangle. Place dough into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan, making sure it comes at least halfway up the sides.
  • Combine pineapple and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, pour reserved pineapple juice into a bowl and add cornstarch; stir until dissolved. Add to the saucepan and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and let filling cool in the refrigerator, about 15 minutes.
  • Scrape filling onto the bottom dough in the baking pan and smooth out.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roll remaining 1/3 dough out onto a lightly floured surface into a 9x13-inch rectangle. Roll the dough onto the rolling pin and unroll on top of the pineapple filling, making sure edges of the dough reach the edges of the pan.
  • Combine flour and sugar in a small bowl. Add vanilla extract and cut in butter until coarse crumbs form. Sprinkle streusel topping over dough.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool on a rack. Cut into 24 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 28.3 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 97.2 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

CREAMY PINEAPPLE-PECAN DESSERT SQUARES



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Enjoy this delicious creamy pineapple dessert with added nutty and crunchy flavor of pecans -perfect for a refreshing treat.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h30m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup boiling water
1 box (4-serving size) sugar-free lemon-flavored gelatin
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 package (8 oz) fat-free cream cheese
1 container (8 oz) fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained

Steps:

  • In large bowl, pour boiling water over gelatin; stir about 2 minutes or until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in pineapple juice. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until mixture is syrupy and just beginning to thicken.
  • Meanwhile, in 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, toss cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, the coconut, pecans and melted butter until well mixed. Reserve 1/2 cup crumb mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture in bottom of dish.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream and 1/4 cup sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth; set aside.
  • Beat gelatin mixture with electric mixer on low speed until foamy; beat on high speed until light and fluffy (mixture will look like beaten egg whites). Beat in cream cheese mixture just until mixed. Gently stir in pineapple (with juice). Pour into crust-lined dish; smooth top. Sprinkle reserved 1/2 cup crumb mixture over top. Refrigerate about 4 hours or until set. For 18 servings, cut into 6 rows by 3 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

COOL & CREAMY PINEAPPLE SQUARES



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Layers of graham crackers and creamy pineapple filling are topped with a dreamy whipped topping in this no-bake make-ahead dessert recipe. Just follow the 3 simple steps in this Cool & Creamy Pineapple Squares recipe and you'll be on your way to dessert heaven.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

9 low-fat graham crackers
1 pkg. (1 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Sugar Free Fat Free Instant Pudding
1 cup cold fat-free milk
1 can (20 oz.) pineapple tidbits, well drained
3/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping

Steps:

  • Cover bottom of 13x9-inch pan with graham crackers, breaking as necessary to fit.
  • Beat pudding mix and milk in medium bowl with whisk 2 min. Stir in pineapple and yogurt; spoon over crackers. Spread gently to completely cover crackers; top with COOL WHIP. Cover.
  • Refrigerate 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 135 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

PINEAPPLE BARS



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Received this recipe in an email; the picture sold me. Could also add a little coconut to give it that "tropical" flavor. Posting for future use... *cooling time not included in prep/cooking times*

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup crushed pineapple in juice
1 cup white sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup water
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups rolled oats

Steps:

  • Pineapple Filling:
  • Mix 1 cup crushed pineapple and juice (8 1/4-ounce can), 1 cup sugar, 2 1/2 Tablespoons cornstarch, 1 Tablespoon butter, and 1 cup water in saucepan.
  • Cook until thickened, cool.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Cream together shortening and sugar thoroughly.
  • Stir in flour, baking soda and salt.
  • Mix in rolled oats.
  • Press and flatten half of the mixture over bottom of a 13 x 9 1/2 x 2 inch greased pan.
  • Spread with cooled filling.
  • Top with remaining crumb mixture, patting lightly.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • While warm cut into bars and remove from pan.

Tips:

  • Use fresh pineapple for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have fresh pineapple, you can use canned pineapple, but be sure to drain it well.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can make the squares tough.
  • Be sure to grease and flour the baking pan before pouring in the batter.
  • Pineapple Dessert Squares can be served warm or cold, but they are best served slightly warm.
  • You can store the squares in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Pineapple Dessert Squares are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple batter that is flavored with pineapple and topped with a sweet and tangy glaze. These squares are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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