I hope that everyone had a good weekend! Our weekend went by too quickly…even if all we did was some much needed work around the house.
I’ve been feeling a little bit under the weather lately, so I decided to make something very simple for dessert tonight. These Pineapple Cream Cheese Bars are an easy treat to make when you don’t feel like putting in a whole lot of effort.They are based on an old Hawaiian recipe.
You will need:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup melted butter
2 Â 1/2 Â cups boiling water
1 cup sugar
3 envelopes gelatin
1 1/2 cup crushed pineapple
2 8-oz packages cream cheese
Whipped cream
Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter together and press into pan.
Dissolve gelatin and sugar in boiling water
Add pineapple. Let the mixture cool some some.
Cream the cream cheese with mixer
Add pineapple and gelatin mixture. It will look a little watery and lumpy. Place bowl in the fridge for a short while until it is just starting to set (don’t wait until it sets completely), then remove and beat with mixer.
Pour mixture over crust and place back into refrigerator for several hours or until set.
After it sets, top it with whipped cream, slice and serve. Super simple! 🙂
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I can’t wait to make these! So funny….I was at the store earlier today and almost bought pineapple. I was in a hurry and was thinking I didn’t have a plan for it ~ now I do! Love all the ingredients and my family will too. Thanks for sharing!
Pat
Thanks Pat! I’m glad I was able to help out with a plan for your pineapple! 😉 I hope you and your family enjoy it! 🙂
This looks yummy! I will have to try it, I only wish I had this last Friday I was looking for a simple dessert w/pineapple for a party. Thanks for sharing. Visiting from Debbiedoos.
Thanks Shanee! Hopefully this will help with the next party. Thanks for visiting! 🙂
This I have to try… it looks SO GOOD!!!!!! YUMMY!!! I can’t wait to make this… Thanks for linking up to the ALL STARS BLOCK PARTY!!!! Thanks for sharing this great recipe…
Carri
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Thank you! It was pretty yummy…it disappeared too fast! 🙂
So yummy! I just might have to try this one! Thanks for linking up to the All Star Block Party!
Thanks Holly! 🙂
This looks like something my whole family would LOVE! Must make!
Thanks! I hope your whole family enjoys the recipe! 🙂
Are you supposed to drain the pineapple?
Hi Cindy! I did not drain the pineapple. It looked very watery and runny…I wondered if it would really set up. Amazingly, it does! Be sure to pull the mixture out of the fridge as it it starting to set and beat it with your mixer. This will help give it a creamy texture. I hope this helps! 🙂
Thank you so much. I didn’t drain it and that was my fear it just looked like they would not set up, but low and behold this morning they are great!!
You’re welcome! Thanks for letting me know how they turned out. 🙂
Is this made in a 13 x 9 pan?
Yes, I used a 13 x 9 pan…sorry, I’m sometimes bad about remembering to put pan sizes in my recipes.
Wow, these look amazing. My husband loves pineapple. I’m sure he would love these!
Thanks Teresa! My whole family loves pineapple and these were a big hit here…I hope your husband loves them too! 🙂 Thanks for following too…I’m so happy to meet you! 🙂
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John loves pineapple. I’m sure he will love these creamy, luscious-looking bars. I think you will, too.
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