Pineapple squares are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a combination of sweet pineapple, buttery crust, and a creamy topping, these delightful squares will satisfy any sweet tooth. Whether you're looking for a quick and simple dessert to serve at a party or a special treat to enjoy with your family, pineapple squares are sure to be a hit.
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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
PINEAPPLE DESSERT SQUARES
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
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 CHEESECAKE SQUARES
"EVERYONE seems to love this dessert, perhaps because it's not too sweet. A cousin gave me the recipe long time ago, much to the delight of my children, who always enjoyed it. It's light and delicious."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Press into an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 325° for 12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , For filling, drain pineapple, reserving the juice; set pineapple and juice aside. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour. Add egg; beat on low just until combined. Add pineapple juice. Gradually add milk and vanilla. Sprinkle pineapple over crust. Slowly pour filling over pineapple. Sprinkle with cinnamon. , Bake at 325° for 1 hour or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 1 hour. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
PINEAPPLE COCONUT SQUARES
"I don't remember where I got this recipe, but I'm glad I have it," says field editor Elaine Anderson from Aliquippa, Pennsylvania.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar. Beat in egg. Combine flour and baking powder; stir into egg mixture. Press into a 9-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread pineapple over crust; set aside., For topping, in a small bowl, beat butter and sugar until blended. Beat in eggs. Stir in coconut. Spread over pineapple. Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PINEAPPLE CHEESECAKE SQUARES
This recipe requires a little more time because of the refrigeration required, but it's not difficult and the results are well worth it!
Provided by SUZYL
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Pineapple Dessert Recipes
Time 5h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups flour, confectioners' sugar, and almonds. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press crust mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13-inch pan. Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned. Set crust aside, and leave the oven on.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the cream cheese layer. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time. Blend in 2/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice. Pour over hot crust and bake until filling is set, about 20 minutes more. Allow to cool completely.
- Make the topping: In a saucepan, combine 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar and 1 cup reserved pineapple juice. Bring to a boil and stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in crushed pineapple. Cool completely. When cool, fold in whipped cream. Spread topping over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 84.6 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 149.9 mg, Sugar 19.6 g
PINEAPPLE SQUARES
These squares are so popular in our N. E. Pa. area and are often requested for bake sales. At times more flour, little at a time, may have to be added to make it easier to roll without the dough falling apart. It is a very forgiving dough, though. If you seem to have extra filling left over it may be used to make small tarts using pie crust dough.
Provided by SarikaKisSzentem
Categories Dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield 24-40 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place filling ingredients in a large saucepot. Allow to reach boiling point. Reduce heat and let simmer 5 minutes, mixing often. Remove from heat and let cool completely. May be done earlier in the day or day before.
- Dough:.
- In a large bowl work the flour and the butter (or margarine) as you would for pie crust.
- Add the sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda and mix well.
- Add vanilla, eggs and milk, adding a little at a time until dough comes together. Depending on the flour you may have to add a little more.
- Dough should be pliable enough to be able to roll out on a floured surface. Divide into 2 pieces.
- Take one piece and roll out dusting with sufficient flour to prevent sticking. Using a 12x17 cookie sheet with sides, place dough into ungreased pan allowing the sides to come up the sides. Don't cut off excess dough.
- Pour in filling and even out making sure the corners are evenly filled inches (Filling recipe follows).
- Again, flour surface and roll out other piece of dough and place on top.
- Press dough around the edges to seal in pineapple filling. Then cut around to remove excess dough. Brush top with well beaten egg. Bake 350 deg. for 45 minutes.
- Let cool. Cut into desired squares. May be dusted with confectioners sugar.
HAWAIIAN DREAMS PINEAPPLE SQUARES 1968
This is similar to most of the pineapple square recipes here on zaar. I have had this recipe for years now, and decided to save it here.
Provided by andypandy
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h15m
Yield 16-20 squares
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- base:.
- Cream the 1/2 cup butter with the brown sugar and vanilla.
- Mix in the cake flour, combining well.
- Press into a ungreased 9 inch square pan.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Remove and cool.
- Filling:.
- Spread well drained 1 cup crushed pineapple over the cooled cooked base.
- Beat well together the melted butter with the granulated sugar, egg vanilla and coconut.
- Spread this mixture evenly over the pineapple.
- Return to oven at 375 degrees and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Remove and then cool completely in pan.
- Cut into squares.
PINEAPPLE, MANGO AND PAPAYA SQUARES
Categories Cookies Mixer Citrus Fruit Brunch Dessert Bake Picnic Vegetarian Tropical Fruit Mango Papaya Pineapple Spice Summer Party Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 9 squares
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For filling:
- Combine chopped pineapple, mango, papaya, brown sugar, orange juice, cinnamon stick, orange peel, lemon peel and ground cloves in heavy medium saucepan. Cook over low heat until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, stirring frequently, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove cinnamon stick. Cool.
- For crust:
- Using electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, vanilla extract and salt in large bowl just until blended. On low speed, gradually add flour, beating just until dough begins to come together. Turn dough out onto floured work surface. Gather dough into ball; divide into 2 pieces, 1 slightly larger than the other. Flatten each piece into square. Wrap each in plastic; chill 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out larger dough piece on lightly floured work surface to 10-inch square. Transfer dough to 9-inch square metal baking pan. Press dough onto bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of pan. Pour filling into crust. Roll out remaining dough piece on floured surface to 9-inch square. Cut into 1-inch-wide strips. Place 4 strips atop filling, spacing evenly. Place 5 more strips diagonally atop first 4 strips, forming lattice. Trim lattice edges.
- Bake until crust is golden brown, about 50 minutes. Cool completely. Cut into 9 squares. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Store in single layer in airtight container at room temperature.)
EASY PINEAPPLE-COCONUT SQUARES
Make and share this Easy Pineapple-Coconut Squares recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Set oven to 325 degrees.
- Grease a 9-inch square pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar; beat in egg.
- Combine flour and baking powder; stir into egg mixture.
- Press lightly into a prepared baking dish.
- Spread pineapple over crust; set aside.
- For topping: In a mixing bowl, beat butter with sugar.
- Beat in eggs, then stir in the coconut.
- Spread over pineapple in the baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 mins, or until golden brown.
CHOCOLATE PINEAPPLE SQUARES
This recipe is quick and easy with a surprisingly delicious blend of pineapple and chocolate. The family loves these squares. Can be easily doubled.
Provided by LadyJade
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Pineapple Dessert Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 inch square pan. In the microwave or in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt chocolate chips, stirring frequently until smooth. Set aside.
- Cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; blend into the creamed mixture. Divide batter into separate bowls. Mix the melted chocolate into one half and the drained crushed pineapple to the other. Spread the chocolate batter evenly into the prepared pan, then spread the pineapple batter over the top of that.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool in the pan on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 73.4 mg, Sugar 14.1 g
PINEAPPLE FRUIT SQUARES
Categories Cookies Fruit Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly
Yield 24 slices. Approximately 12 people.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Fruit Filling: Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and cook over low heat until think and clear. Set aside to slightly cool. Pastry: Sift dry ingredients together in mixing bowl. Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter until it resembles small pea sized crumbs. Add sour cream and beaten egg yolks and mix until it comes together like a pie dough. Turn on floured board and knead till smooth. Roll out 2/3 of dough and press into a greased 13x18 jelly roll pan (use flour to prevent sticking). Pour slightly cooled fruit filling over crust. Roll out remainder of dough and cut into a strips. Form a lattice top on filling. Top with maraschino cherries mixture of chopped nuts. Bake for 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven (medium rack) until golden brown. Cool completely before cutting into small squares. Store covered in refrigerator after cutting.
PINEAPPLE CREAM CHEESE JELLO SQUARES
I had 2 boxes of pineapple jello in my pantry, and this is what I made...my family really enjoyed them...you could use different flavored jello as well...enjoy!
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Drain pineapple well. Reserving juice and add water to it to make 2 1/4 cups of liquid.
- 2. In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese with dry jello, until well combined.
- 3. Bring pineapple liquid to a boil and combine with the cream cheese mixture. Stir until jello and cream cheese are dissolved. Refrigerate until jello is almost set, but still a little jiggly. About 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
- 4. Add the pineapple and nuts and stir well to combine. Pour mixture into an 8 inch pan and spread evenly.
- 5. Cover and refrigerate for at least a few hours until set well. Cut into squares and serve with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
PECAN AND PINEAPPLE SQUARES
Have been making this slice for years. One of those family recipes that has always seemed to have been around. Great for lunches.
Provided by Sueie
Categories Breads
Time 45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine flour and sugar in bowl.
- Rub in butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Stir in pecans.
- Press 2 cups of the mixture into a greased slice tray.
- Blend together baking soda, cinnamon, egg, sour crem and vanilla.
- Add to remaining mixture combining well.
- Stir in well drained pineapple and sultanas.
- Spread mixture over the base.
- Bake in moderate oven for about 35 minutes or until cooked when tested.
- Cool in pan before cutting into squares.
PINEAPPLE SQUARES
Steps:
- -Mix flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, shortening together like pie dough. -Add eggs, milk, vanilla to make pie consistency dough. -Divide dough in half. -Roll one and put on cookie sheet. (15.25"x10.25"x.75") -Boil pineapple, sugar, water, cornstarch together. Boil till clear and thickened. -Pour pineapple filling on top of dough on cookie sheet. -Roll other half of dough and put on top of filling. -Bake at 375 degrees until golden brown. (approximately 20-25 minutes) -Cut into squares and top with confectioners sugar.
LOW-FAT PINEAPPLE OATMEAL SQUARES
The biggest problem I had while making these is that I kept wanting to eat the batter, though I'm glad I saved some for cooking. Note: they hold up better overnight and stay moist if they are slightly undercooked. They have no egg, and can be made with non-dairy margarine for those with dietary restrictions.
Provided by SJG3483
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 35m
Yield 28 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the first 6 ingredients until well mixed.
- If it gets too thick, add a little bit of pinapple juice.
- Add the pineapple mix until well combined (use more juice as needed).
- Pour into a greased pan and bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.
- Take them out of the oven before the top starts to brown.
- They will stay moist longer if they are slightly undercooked.
- Cool.
- Combine powdered sugar with pineapple juice and spread on top of bars.
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.
NIF'S PINEAPPLE SQUARES
Enjoy a taste of the tropics with this delicious square featuring pineapple and coconut. I am not a dessert person, but I like this dessert! Enjoy!
Provided by Nif_H
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 45m
Yield 16 squares, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cream together butter and sugar in a large bowl. Add egg yolks and mix well.
- Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to the creamed mixture, mixing well.
- Press into an 8" x 8" cake pan (lightly greased or sprayed with nonstick spray). Cover with pineapple.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff; add the sugar and coconut. Spread over the pineapple.
- Bake at 350F for 30 minutes. Cool and cut into squares.
FROSTED PINEAPPLE SQUARES
This is a recipe my grandmother made whenever company was coming over. I found it in her archives and was surprised to find that it was a Fleischmann's Yeast Recipe from a magazine dating back to 1961. It has brought back so many wonderful memories and I hope it will with you, too.
Provided by The Kissing Cook
Categories Dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch and salt in saucepan. Stir in egg yolk and pineapple chunks. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and smooth, about minutes. Cool to lukewarm while preparing dough. Scald milk; add 1 teaspoon sugar; cool to lukewarm. Dissolve Fleischmann's Yeast in very warm water; add to milk mixture. Stir in beaten egg yolks. Measure flour into large bowl. Cut margarine into flour using pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in yeast and milk mixture; blend thoroughly. Dough will be soft and moist. Divide in half. Roll half out on floured board to fit bottom of jelly roll pan and overlap edges, about 16 x 10 inches. Spread with cooled pineapple filling. Roll remaining dough large enough to cover filling. Seal edges. Snip surface of dough with scissors to let steam escape. Cover; let rise in warm place, free from draft, until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour. Bake at 375ºF oven for 35-40 minutes. Frost with confectioners; sugar icing. Serve warm.
PINEAPPLE CHEESECAKE SQUARES
This is a rich cheesecake with a pineapple sour cream topping. It is made in a 2 qt. oblong baking pan (about 7"x11"). I have even made it in a 9"x13" If using as part of a dessert tray they can be cut in small squares and served in muffin pan liners
Provided by MA in Florida
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h10m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and set aside 1/4 of the mixture.
- Put the rest in 2 quart oblong pan and press down on bottom and sides.
- Blend together cream cheese and sugar.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add lemon juice and vanilla.
- Pour over crumb crust.
- Bake at 350°F degrees for 30 minute.
- Meanwhile, mix the drained pineapple with the 1/2 teas. vanilla and the sour cream.
- When cake comes out of oven cover cake with the pineapple sour cream mixture.
- Sprinkle top with reserved crumb mixture.
- Bake another 5-10 minute.
- Refrigerate when cool.
PINEAPPLE TART SQUARES
This recipe was passed to me by a friend and has been a family favorite for a good many years. It is so good, absolutely delicious.
Provided by Gerry
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- BASE In a bowl combine the flour, brown sugar, and baking powder and mix with whisk.
- Cut in the margarine, mix in the egg yolks and vanilla.
- Press into a greased 8x8 pan. (original recipe calls for an 8x8 pan - I like using a 9x13 for daintier slices).
- FILLING In a saucepan add the crushed pineapple (do not drain) add the sugar and carefully bring to a boil, turn down heat stir to dissolve the sugar.
- Mix the cornstarch and water and add slowly, stirring all the while, adding amount of cornstarch needed to thicken the mixture.
- Cook until thickened, be sure mixture is thickened before removing from heat, spread the thickened pineapple mixture over the base.
- Bake in a 350° oven for 20 minutes and remove from oven.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff, beating in 4 tablespoons sugar one tablespoon at a time and fold in the coconut.
- Spread over the cake and return to oven bake until golden brown as you would meringue.
- Cool and set before cutting.
Tips:
- Use fresh pineapple. Fresh pineapple has a brighter flavor and more nutrients than canned pineapple.
- Don't overcook the pineapple. Overcooked pineapple will become tough and chewy.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the pineapple. A sharp knife will help you get clean, even slices.
- Dip the pineapple slices in sugar before baking. This will help them caramelize and give them a golden brown color.
- Bake the pineapple squares until they are golden brown and bubbly. This will ensure that they are cooked through.
- Let the pineapple squares cool completely before serving. This will help them firm up and hold their shape.
Conclusion:
Pineapple squares are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, and other special occasions. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your pineapple squares are perfect every time.
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