Tropical Fruit Bars Recipe

Name: Tropical Fruit Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls; 8 ounces fat free cream cheese; 2 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute; 1 cup crushed pineapple, packed in own juice, drained; 1 teaspoon coconut extract; 2 medium bananas, sliced; 2 cups mandarin oranges, rinsed anddrained; 6 ounces white grapes, sliced (1 cup); 1 (7/8 ounce) boxsugar-free cook and serve vanilla pudding; 1 (3 ounce) box sugar-free lemon gelatin; 1 ½ cups water; 2 tablespoons shredded coconut; butter-flavored cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) package Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
8 ounces fat free cream cheese
2 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute
1 cup crushed pineapple, packed in own juice, drained
1 teaspoon coconut extract
2 medium bananas, sliced
2 cups mandarin oranges, rinsed anddrained
6 ounces white grapes, sliced (1 cup)
1 (7/8 ounce) boxsugar-free cook and serve vanilla pudding
1 (3 ounce) box sugar-free lemon gelatin
1 ½ cups water
2 tablespoons shredded coconut
butter-flavored cooking spray

1
Preheat oven to 425F.
2
Spray a 9x13 cookie sheet with rim with butter-flavored cooking spray.
3
Roll Pillsbury Crescent rolls out on cookie sheet and pat to seal perforations.
4
Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until light golden brown.
5
Cool on wire rack.
6
Mix together cream cheese, sugar substitute, drained crushed pineapple and coconut extract, In a medium bowl.
7
Spread on cooled crust.
8
Lay sliced bananas, mandarin oranges and sliced grapes evenly over cream cheese mixture.
9
Combine pudding mix, dry gelatin and water, in a medium sauce pan.
10
Cook over medium heat until mixture starts to boil, stirring constantly.
11
Drizzle over fruit, cool 15 minutes and sprinkle coconut on top.
12
Chill for 2 hours.
13
Cut into 16 bars.

540

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) package Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls, 8 ounces fat free cream cheese, 2 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute, 1 cup crushed pineapple, packed in own juice, drained, and more.

Yes, Tropical Fruit Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tropical Fruit Bars

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