Pineapple Dream Squares

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Type of meal : | Desserts | Desserts

Special diet : | Vegetarian

Ingredients

Base
Cooking spray
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour
1/4 cup (50 mL) brown sugar, lightly packed
1/2 cup (125 mL) butter or margarine, softened
Topping
3 eggs
1 cup (250 mL) flaked coconut
3/4 cup (175 mL) lightly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup (175 mL) corn syrup
1 can (14 oz/398 mL) crushed pineapple, well drained
2 tbsp (30 mL) butter or margarine, melted
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract

Directions

Base
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray a 9-inch (23 cm) square pan with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Press into bottom of pan. Bake until lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool slightly.

Topping
In a medium bowl, whisk eggs just until blended. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread over base. Bake until topping is set but still soft in centre, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Keep refrigerated.

Makes 16 squares.

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Imported on 2011-01-20 16:41:26 — Original ID:607

• Type of Meal Desserts

Type of Meal Desserts