Best Pineapple Fruit Squares Recipes

PINEAPPLE FRUIT SQUARES

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Categories Cookies Fruit Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly

Yield 24 slices. Approximately 12 people.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

Fruit Filling:
2-1/2 cups of crushed pineapple (1-1/2 14.5oz. cans), slightly drained
1 cup of sugar
2-1/2 Tablespoons of cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon of salt
Pastry Crust:
3-1/2 cups of flour
1-1/2 Tablespoons of Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon of bakings soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup of sugar
2 sticks of butter, slightly chilled
1 cup of sour cream
3 large egg yolks, slightly beaten
Topping:
1 jar of Maraschino Cherries, drained and cut in half
1 small can of mixed chopped nuts (sundae sized nuts)

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 FRUIT SQUARES

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For a luscious no-bake dessert option, prepare these refrigerated Pineapple Fruit Squares These refreshing fruit squares are the perfect recipe to prepare when there's no room in the oven for dessert or when you just want something cool to top off the meal.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 3h40m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 can (8 oz.) pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
1-1/2 cups boiling water
2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Island Pineapple Gelatin
1-1/4 cups ice cubes
1-1/2 cups (about 1/2 of 8-oz. tub) thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Steps:

Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Add boiling water into gelatin mixes in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add reserved pineapple juice and ice cubes; stir until slightly thickened. Remove and discard any unmelted ice.
Pour 1-1/2 cups of the gelatin into medium bowl. Stir in pineapple; set aside at room temperature until ready to use.
Refrigerate remaining gelatin 15 min. or until slightly thickened. Add COOL WHIP; whisk until blended. Pour into 8-inch square pan sprayed with cooking spray. Refrigerate 10 min. or until set but not firm.
Pour pineapple gelatin mixture over creamy gelatin layer in pan.
Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 75 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g