Delicious Pina Colada Bars Recipe
A no-bake tropical dessert capturing the essence of a pina colada with a buttery crust, tangy pineapple frosting, and coconut accents. Quick to assemble and perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 14
- Total Time: 29
- Yield: 24 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking (no-bake assembly)
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Bars:
½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
½ cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon coconut extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (300g)
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon table salt
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
For the Frosting:
½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
¼ teaspoon table salt
1 – 8 ounce can crushed pineapple (drained)
4 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon pineapple juice (reserved from crushed pineapple)
1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
½ cup toasted coconut
24 cherries (with stems, patted dry)
24 pieces dried pineapple
Instructions
Preheat oven to 290°F (145°C)
Blend butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth
Beat in egg and coconut extract
Mix in flour, baking powder, salt, and shredded coconut
Press half the mixture into a 13×9-inch pan
Bake for 10 minutes
Cool completely
In a bowl, combine softened butter and salt
Mix in drained crushed pineapple, powdered sugar, and pineapple juice until stiff
Fold in 1 ½ cups shredded coconut
Spread frosting over cooled crust
Top with remaining dough and bake 4 minutes
Cool completely
Decorate with toasted coconut, cherries, and dried pineapple pieces
Notes
Substituted rum extract with coconut extract
Cherries and dried pineapple make festive garnishes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 48 hours
For extra flavor, use toasted shredded coconut in the topping