Description
Indulge in a tropical treat with these refreshing Pineapple Squares featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth, creamy filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a bowl until it resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden, then let it cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar in another bowl until smooth.
- Fold in the whipped cream and vanilla extract until combined.
- Spread the mixture over the cooled crust.
- Top with the drained crushed pineapple evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for several hours or until set.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
These squares can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavor and texture. Ensure the pineapple is well-drained to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg