Are you looking for a delectable dessert that combines the tropical sweetness of pineapple with a creamy, dreamy filling and a buttery shortbread crust? Look no further than the Pineapple Dream Squares, a delightful treat that is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets of creating this mouthwatering dessert, with step-by-step instructions and a few variations that will turn this classic recipe into a showstopper.
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PINEAPPLE DREAM DESSERT
Pineapple dream is one of those perfect potluck desserts. Cream cheese, pineapple, whipped cream and graham crackers, yum!
Provided by Amanda Formaro
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 F.
- Melt butter in the microwave and allow to cool. Combine the crumbs and butter and toss together until incorporated. Press 2 cups of the crumb mixture firmly into an 9×9 square pan and bake for 8-10 minutes. Place on wire rack to cool.
- Beat the cream cheese and butter together until creamy. Turn the mixer down to low and add the powdered sugar one cup at a time until incorporated. Turn up and beat well for a minute or so. Add a heaping tablespoon of the drained pineapple and stir in with a rubber spatula. Spread the cream cheese and pineapple mixture over the crust.
- Fold the remaining pineapple into the Cool Whip and spread on top of the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle the remaining graham cracker crumb mixture on top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 376 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 162 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 33 g
CREAMY PINEAPPLE-PECAN DESSERT SQUARES
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
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
PINEAPPLE DREAM BARS
Steps:
- Preheat oven ot 350. In medium mixer bowl, beat butter and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Blend in 1 cup flour until mixture is crumbly. Pat into bottom of 13X9 inch baking pan. Bakein preheated oven 10-15 minutes or until golden. Keep oven hot, but remove pan to cool. Drain pineapple well. In large bowl, beat eggs with remaining 2/3 cup brown sugar until thick. In small bowl, combine reamining 1/3 cup flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir dry ingredients and extract into egg mixture. Fold in pineapple, coconut, nuts and cherries. Spread over baked crust and bake 30 minutes longer. Cool sightly on wire rack before cutting into bars.
PINEAPPLE DREAM SQUARES
Make and share this Pineapple Dream Squares recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix melted butter and crushed graham wafer crumbs together in 8x8-inch baking pan; reserve 2 tablespoons for top of dessert.
- Spread remaining crumb mixture evenly in pan. Bake at 350F 10-15 minutes; cool.
- Mix softened butter, icing sugar and egg yolks together in bowl; mix until smooth and creamy. Spread evenly over cooled crumb base.
- Mix together pineapple and whipped cream. Spread over above layer. Sprinkle reserved crumbs on top of dessert.
- Refrigerate at least 1/2 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.9, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 119.6, Sodium 344.3, Carbohydrate 51.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 38.2, Protein 3.3
PINEAPPLE DREAM SQUARES
These a very sweet and delicious squares, I'm sure everyone will love them. A variation of this is to melt 2 squares semi-sweet chocolate with 1 tsp. vegetable oil. Drizzle over cooled squares. Let chocolate set before cutting into squares.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- TO MAKE BASE;
- Preheat oven to 350°F Spray a 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Press into bottom of pan. Bake until lightly browned, 12-15 minutes. Cool slightly.
- TO MAKE TOPPING:.
- In a medium bowl, whisk eggs just until blended. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread over base.
- Bake until topping is set but still soft in center, 40-45 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Keep refrigerated.
PINEAPPLE DREAM DESSERT
I often serve this creamy dessert because it's a light and refreshing end to any meal. My mother made it when I was young, and now my daughters ask for it. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Set aside 1/4 cup for topping. Press the remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom of a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10-14 minutes or until lightly browned and set. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in a small amount of hot filling into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool for 30 minutes, stirring several times., Stir in pineapple. Pour over crust. Top with whipped cream (pan will be full). Sprinkle with marshmallows and reserved crumb mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PINEAPPLE SQUARES
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
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
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use butter instead of margarine. You can also use a combination of butter and margarine.
- If you don't have sour cream, you can substitute plain yogurt or buttermilk.
- To make the crust easier to handle, chill it for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- If you don't have a pastry blender, you can use two forks to cut the butter into the flour.
- Be sure to spread the pineapple filling evenly over the crust before baking.
- For a golden brown crust, brush the top of the squares with melted butter before baking.
- Let the squares cool completely before cutting and serving.
Conclusion:
Pineapple dream squares are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a creamy filling and a flaky crust, these squares are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give pineapple dream squares a try!
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