Luau Dessert: Hawaiian Pineapple Bars...

I recently hosted a really fun Hawaiian Luau. We made Hawaiian Pineapple Bars for dessert. They were a hit! {I was flattered when a Tongan women came up to me afterwards wanting the recipe.}

Hope you enjoy...

HAWAIIAN PINEAPPLE BARS

1 c. butter

2 c. flour

1 c. sugar

Mix well and pat in 9 x 13 pan. Bake 15 minutes at 375 degrees.

FILLING:

2 (8 oz.) cream cheese

1/4 c. milk

2 c. well drained crushed pineapple

1/3 c. sugar

2 tsp. vanilla

Mix all but pineapple, then fold in pineapple. Pour over cooled crust.

TOPPING:

Mix 2 tablespoons of butter melted with 3 cups of coconut. Spread on top. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until toasted at 350 degrees.

(If you have a large number of guest make sure you refrigerate the bars for a few hours before you cut them.)