Pineapple Dream Dessert Bars
Pineapple Dream Dessert Bars
Ingredients
For the Biscuit Crust
- 1 1/2 cups digestive biscuits, finely crushed (about 15-20 biscuits)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Pineapple Layer
- 20 ounces crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix, (3.4 ounces)
For the Cream Cheese Topping
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
For the Crumb Topping
- 1/2 cup digestive biscuits, crushed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the biscuit crust: In a medium bowl, combine the finely crushed digestive biscuits and melted butter. Mix thoroughly until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Press the crust: Firmly press the biscuit mixture into the bottom of an 8x8 inch baking dish. Use the back of a spoon or your fingers to create an even, compact layer. Place the dish in the refrigerator while preparing the next layer.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Prepare the pineapple layer: In a separate bowl, combine the undrained crushed pineapple, evaporated milk, and instant vanilla pudding mix. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and the pudding mix is fully dissolved.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Assemble the pineapple layer: Pour the pineapple mixture evenly over the chilled biscuit crust. Return the dish to the refrigerator.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Prepare the cream cheese topping: In a clean bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and continue to beat until combined. Gradually add the heavy cream, beating on medium-high speed until the mixture is light, fluffy, and smooth.
⏱️ 8 min
- 6
Assemble the cream cheese topping: Gently spread the cream cheese topping over the pineapple layer, ensuring an even coating.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Add the crumb topping: Sprinkle the additional crushed digestive biscuits generously over the cream cheese layer.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Chill and set: Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the bars to set completely.
⏱️ 240 min
- 9
Serve: Once fully set, cut the dessert into individual bars and serve chilled.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Pineapple Dream Dessert Bars
Ingredients
For the Biscuit Crust
- 1 1/2 cups digestive biscuits, finely crushed (about 15-20 biscuits)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Pineapple Layer
- 20 ounces crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix, (3.4 ounces)
For the Cream Cheese Topping
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
For the Crumb Topping
- 1/2 cup digestive biscuits, crushed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the biscuit crust: In a medium bowl, combine the finely crushed digestive biscuits and melted butter. Mix thoroughly until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Press the crust: Firmly press the biscuit mixture into the bottom of an 8x8 inch baking dish. Use the back of a spoon or your fingers to create an even, compact layer. Place the dish in the refrigerator while preparing the next layer.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Prepare the pineapple layer: In a separate bowl, combine the undrained crushed pineapple, evaporated milk, and instant vanilla pudding mix. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and the pudding mix is fully dissolved.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Assemble the pineapple layer: Pour the pineapple mixture evenly over the chilled biscuit crust. Return the dish to the refrigerator.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Prepare the cream cheese topping: In a clean bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and continue to beat until combined. Gradually add the heavy cream, beating on medium-high speed until the mixture is light, fluffy, and smooth.
⏱️ 8 min - 6
Assemble the cream cheese topping: Gently spread the cream cheese topping over the pineapple layer, ensuring an even coating.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Add the crumb topping: Sprinkle the additional crushed digestive biscuits generously over the cream cheese layer.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Chill and set: Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the bars to set completely.
⏱️ 240 min - 9
Serve: Once fully set, cut the dessert into individual bars and serve chilled.