Pineapple Tart Squares Recipe

Name: Pineapple Tart Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: BASE; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 cup margarine; 2 large egg yolks, beaten, save whites for topping; 1 teaspoon vanilla; FILLING; 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 -3 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 -3 tablespoons water, enough to blend the cornstarch; TOPPING; 2 large egg whites, beaten stiff; 4 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 cup coconut

Servings: persons

BASE
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup margarine
2 large egg yolks, beaten, save whites for topping
1 teaspoon vanilla
FILLING
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1/2 cup sugar
2 -3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 -3 tablespoons water, enough to blend the cornstarch
TOPPING
2 large egg whites, beaten stiff
4 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup coconut

1
BASE In a bowl combine the flour, brown sugar, and baking powder and mix with whisk.
2
Cut in the margarine, mix in the egg yolks and vanilla.
3
Press into a greased 8x8 pan. (original recipe calls for an 8x8 pan - I like using a 9x13 for daintier slices).
4
FILLING In a saucepan add the crushed pineapple (do not drain) add the sugar and carefully bring to a boil, turn down heat stir to dissolve the sugar.
5
Mix the cornstarch and water and add slowly, stirring all the while, adding amount of cornstarch needed to thicken the mixture.
6
Cook until thickened, be sure mixture is thickened before removing from heat, spread the thickened pineapple mixture over the base.
7
Bake in a 350u00b0 oven for 20 minutes and remove from oven.
8
Beat the egg whites until stiff, beating in 4 tablespoons sugar one tablespoon at a time and fold in the coconut.
9
Spread over the cake and return to oven bake until golden brown as you would meringue.
10
Cool and set before cutting.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: BASE, 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Pineapple Tart Squares falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pineapple Tart Squares

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