I discovered this recipe during a family picnic, and it became an instant favorite. Now whenever I bring these bars, everyone asks for seconds.
Ingredients
- One cup all-purpose flour: foundation for a tender crust choose fresh flour for best texture
- Half cup granulated sugar: adds sweetness to the crust using fine sugar helps it incorporate smoothly
- Half cup unsalted butter: softened for easy mixing use high quality butter to boost flavor
- One can fifteen ounces crushed pineapple: drained thoroughly to avoid sogginess fresh crushed pineapple can be substituted if available
- One cup sour cream: adds richness and tang lending creaminess to the filling
- Half cup granulated sugar: sweetens the filling without overpowering the pineapple
- Two large eggs: bind the filling together large eggs give consistent results
- One teaspoon vanilla extract: enhances the overall flavor with warm notes
- Powdered sugar for dusting: adds a delicate finish and extra sweetness on top
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to three hundred fifty degrees Fahrenheit or one seventy five Celsius. In a bowl mix the flour and sugar thoroughly. Cut in the softened butter using your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Press this evenly into the bottom of a greased nine by thirteen inch baking pan. Bake for fifteen minutes until the crust turns lightly golden. This baking step helps create a sturdy base for the filling.
- Mix the Filling:
- In a separate bowl combine the well-drained crushed pineapple sour cream sugar eggs and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer or a whisk to beat them together until the mixture is smooth and fully blended. This ensures a creamy uniform texture for the filling.
- Assemble and Bake:
- Pour the prepared filling evenly over the warm crust. Return the pan to the oven and bake for twenty five to thirty minutes until the filling is set and no longer jiggles in the center. Let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack to achieve the right consistency before cutting.
- Serve:
- Before slicing into bars dust the top generously with powdered sugar. This final touch adds a pretty finish and a light sweetness that perfectly complements the tart pineapple.
- I always love the contrast between the crisp buttery base and the silky pineapple sour cream filling. It reminds me of a family reunion where these bars were the unexpected hit disappearing within minutes.
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