Best Pineapple Squares Recipes

PINEAPPLE SQUARES

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.

PINEAPPLE CHEESECAKE SQUARES

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.

PINEAPPLE DESSERT SQUARES

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.

PINEAPPLE COCONUT SQUARES

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.

EASY REFRIGERATOR PINEAPPLE GRAHAM DESSERT SQUARES

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.

PINEAPPLE CHEESECAKE SQUARES

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.

PINEAPPLE SQUARES

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

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

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.)

CREAMY PINEAPPLE-PECAN DESSERT SQUARES

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.

EASY PINEAPPLE-COCONUT SQUARES

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.

PINEAPPLE CREAM CHEESE JELLO SQUARES

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.

PINEAPPLE FRUIT SQUARES

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-COCONUT SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place pineapple in a strainer over a bowl.
• Reserve juice for another use.
• In a medium bowl beat the butter and sugar together until well blended.
• Stir in flour and salt until combined.
• Press into an ungreased 8 inch square baking pan.
• Press pineapple with a spoon to remove the remaining juice.
• Sprinkle pineapple evenly over crust.
• In a medium bowl beat the egg with brown sugar, coconut, vanilla and salt.
• Gently spread coconut mixture over pineapple, keeping pineapple in place as best as you can.
• Bake for 35 minutes or until topping is golden brown.
• Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
• Cut into squares.

MARSHMALLOWY PINEAPPLE SQUARES RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Mix first 3 ingredients until well blended; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan. Bake 8 min.; cool.
• Beat cream cheese, marshmallow creme and vanilla in medium bowl with mixer until well blended. Whisk in COOL WHIP; spread over crust. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Add boiling water to gelatin mixes; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in pineapple. Refrigerate 30 min. or until slightly thickened. Spoon over dessert. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.

CHERRY-PINEAPPLE SQUARES

Steps:

• Mix flour, icing sugar and butter with hands and press into an 8"square pan.
• Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
• Filling: Put pineapple, its juice, cherries, and white sugar in top of double boiler and when hot add cornstarch mixture.
• Cook until thick and clear, stirring continuously. Remove from heat.
• Add coconut and almond flavouring and spread on top of first mixture.
• Topping: Beat as for meringue and spread on top of filling. Bake slowly for 20 minutes in 300 degree oven.

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.

NIF'S PINEAPPLE SQUARES

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.

PECAN AND PINEAPPLE SQUARES

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.

LOW-FAT PINEAPPLE OATMEAL SQUARES

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.