These Tropical Escape Soft Pineapple Crumble Bars bring a taste of the tropics to your dessert table. With a buttery crust, sweet pineapple filling, and a crumbly topping, these bars are a delightful blend of textures and flavors. Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or anytime you crave a little tropical indulgence.

Tips:
- Use Fresh or Canned Pineapple: While the recipe calls for canned pineapple chunks, you can substitute with fresh or frozen pineapple. Just make sure to drain any excess juice to avoid a soggy crust.
- Press the Crust Firmly: When forming the crust, press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan to ensure it holds together well after baking.
- Even Distribution: When adding the pineapple and sour cream mixture, make sure to spread them evenly for consistent flavor in every bite.
- Cool Completely: Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing to ensure clean cuts and well-set layers.
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt, optional and to taste
For the Filling:
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup sour cream (plain or vanilla Greek yogurt may be substituted)
- 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- One 20-ounce can pineapple chunks, drained (fresh or frozen could likely be substituted)
Instructions:
- Preheat and Prepare Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray; set aside.
- Make the Crust:
- In a large bowl, combine the softened butter, 1 cup flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, and optional salt. Using two forks or a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse sand with pea-sized buttery bits.
- Reserve ¾ cup of this mixture for the crumble topping; set aside.
- Press the remaining mixture evenly into the prepared pan to form the crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes. While the crust bakes, prepare the filling.
- Make the Filling:
- In the same bowl used for the crust mixture, whisk together the egg, ½ cup granulated sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, and ¼ cup flour until smooth; set aside.
- Assemble the Bars:
- Remove the crust from the oven. Evenly distribute the pineapple chunks over the crust, covering about 90% of the surface area.
- Carefully pour the sour cream mixture over the pineapple, ensuring it reaches the corners.
- Evenly sprinkle the reserved crust mixture over the top to create the crumble topping.
- Bake:
- Bake for about 35 minutes, or until the edges and top are set.
- Cool and Serve:
- Place the pan on a wire rack and allow the bars to cool completely, at least 1 hour, before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your tropical escape with these soft and delicious Pineapple Crumble Bars!
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