Pina Colada Bars: if you love the popular drink, you’ll love them

Pina Colada never tasted so good. If you are  a fan of this popular drink, then you will love these bars. They really do that like a PIna Colada, but without any aolcoho. This makes the bars suitable even for the youngest. Of course if these will be served to the adults, you can sneak in 1-2 tbsp of rum instead of the rum extract we are using. The bars are a perfect combination of shortbread crust and rich pineapple and coconut filling. You can serve these alone, sprinkled with powdered sugar, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. These are ideal as a summer treat or even during cold winters when you need something to brighten up your day

Instructions

Heat oven to 350F/180C. Line 8-inch pan or loaf pan with parchment paper.

Step 1

Step 1

Heat oven to 350F/180C. Line 8-inch pan or loaf pan with parchment paper.

Make the crust; combine flour, sugar and sliced butter in a bowl.

Step 2

Step 2

Make the crust; combine flour, sugar and sliced butter in a bowl.

Stir or process in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Stir in vanilla and stir.

Step 3

Step 3

Stir or process in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Stir in vanilla and stir.

Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan.

Step 4

Step 4

Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan.

Poke the crust with a fork and bake for 15 minutes.

Step 5

Step 5

Poke the crust with a fork and bake for 15 minutes.

Make the filling; beat eggs, sugar, lemon juice, heavy cream, and rum until smooth.

Step 6

Step 6

Make the filling; beat eggs, sugar, lemon juice, heavy cream, and rum until smooth.

Fold in flour, pineapple and coconut.

Step 7

Step 7

Fold in flour, pineapple and coconut.

Pour the filling over the baked crust.

Step 8

Step 8

Pour the filling over the baked crust.

Bake for 25 minutes or until the center is set.

Step 9

Step 9

Bake for 25 minutes or until the center is set.

Cool the bars and refrigerate for 3 hours before serving. Slice and serve.

Step 10

Step 10

Cool the bars and refrigerate for 3 hours before serving. Slice and serve.