FLUFFY PINEAPPLE DESSERT

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My aunt makes this dessert for weddings and baby showers. These squares have a wonderful rich taste with just the right amount of pineapple. People always ask if they came from a bakery.-Donna Gaston, Coplay, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3 large egg yolks
1/2 cup sour cream
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
4 large egg yolks
2 cans (20 ounces each) crushed unsweetened pineapple, undrained
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
TOPPING:
5 large egg whites
10 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and sour cream. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the flour, sugar, egg yolks and pineapple. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over crust. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes., In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and vanilla, beating until stiff peaks form. Spread over hot filling, sealing edges to the pan. Sprinkle with walnuts. Bake 15 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.