Description
Cool summer memories bloom with these no-bake pineapple coconut bars, blending tropical sweetness and creamy textures. Smooth coconut layers and tangy pineapple create a delightful dessert slice that melts in your mouth, transporting you to a beachside paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded coconut
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whipped cream
Binding/Moisture Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) melted butter
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and blend thoroughly with melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the cracker mixture firmly into the bottom of a rectangular pan, creating an even, compact base layer.
- Drain excess liquid from crushed pineapple to prevent watery filling.
- Combine drained pineapple with shredded coconut and sweetened condensed milk in a separate bowl, mixing until ingredients are fully integrated.
- Gently spread the pineapple-coconut mixture over the graham cracker crust, ensuring uniform coverage.
- Whip cream until soft peaks form, creating a light and airy texture.
- Carefully distribute whipped cream across the pineapple layer, using a spatula to create an even surface.
- Refrigerate the dessert for 2-3 hours until the bars become firm and set completely.
- Before serving, slice into neat rectangular portions for clean, attractive presentation.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or oat-based crackers for a celiac-friendly version.
- Reduce sugar content by using unsweetened coconut and low-fat condensed milk for a lighter dessert option.
- Add a layer of toasted coconut flakes on top for extra crunch and enhanced tropical flavor profile.
- Freeze the bars for a firmer, ice cream-like texture that’s perfect for hot summer days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg