Hawaiian Bars (MN) Recipe

Crust:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter, softened

Filling:
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons milk
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (16-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

Topping:
2 cups flaked coconut
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Preheat the oven to 350. Mix together the flour, sugar, and butter until well blended. Press into an ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes. Set aside while making the filling.
For the filling, combine the cream cheese, sugar, milk, eggs, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl, and beat together until very smooth. Stir in the pineapple until well blended. Spoon over the crust.
For the topping, sprinkle the coconut evenly over the filling. Drizzle the butter evenly over the coconut. Bake for about 25 minutes, until the coconut is lightly browned. Cool and serve.

Yield: about 24 squares

Tips From Our Test Kitchen:
This creamy dessert is great to freeze and keep on hand for last-minute guests.