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Piña Colada Magic Bars

Recipe by Evelyn Marcella Rivera

A no-mixer, one-pan dessert with a graham cracker crust, sweetened condensed milk, crushed pineapple, white chocolate chips, and toasted coconut. They taste exactly like a piña colada in bar form — and they take 10 minutes to assemble.

  • Total Time40 minutes
  • Yield24 bars 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
  • 0.75 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 0.5 cup chopped macadamia nuts (optional)
  • 0.5 cup chopped maraschino cherries (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Pan Prep the Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on each side for easy removal.
  2. Press the Crust Press the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until fully combined. Press firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan using the back of a measuring cup.
  3. Add the Layers Add the Layers: Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crust and spread into the corners with a spatula. Layer on top in order: crushed pineapple, white chocolate chips, shredded coconut, macadamia nuts, and maraschino cherries if using. Do not press down.
  4. Bake Bake: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the edges are golden, the center is set, and the coconut on top is lightly toasted.
  5. Cool and Chill Cool and Chill: Cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before slicing. This step is essential for clean cuts.
  6. Slice and Serve Slice and Serve: Use the parchment overhang to lift the slab onto a cutting board. Slice into 24 bars and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Drain the crushed pineapple very thoroughly — press it against a fine mesh strainer or squeeze in a clean towel. Excess moisture prevents the bars from setting in the center. Do not cut the bars warm; refrigerate fully before slicing for clean edges. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Bars, Dessert
  • Cuisine: American, Tropical

Nutrition

  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 20
  • Sodium: 90
  • Fat: 11
  • Saturated Fat: 6
  • Carbohydrates: 27
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 18

Find it online: https://blesseddish.com/pina-colada-magic-bars/