Sunshine Bliss Bars
Mar 16, 2025 03:18 AM
When you’re transitioning from late winter and craving a spring dessert that’s bright, sunny, and perfect for any occasion, I have a sweet suggestion that blows lemon bars out of the water: sunshine bliss bars. It’s a triple-layer dessert that tastes like the tropics. Buttery shortbread dough pulls double duty as the crust and crumb topping, and sandwiched in between is a jammy layer of pineapple filling. A dusting of powdered sugar makes them look even prettier. Best of all, sunshine bliss bars are a one-bowl dessert that’s prepped in 20 minutes with just seven basic ingredients.
Why You’ll Love It
The crust doubles as the topping. To save time and keep the ingredient list short, a buttery shortbread dough pulls double duty as the crust and crumble topping.
It’s a one-bowl recipe. There’s no stand mixer or hand mixer required for these bars — just a large mixing bowl and a little arm strength.
Ingredients:
For the crust and topping
- 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
For the pineapple filling
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple in 100% juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
50 minutes
Total Time:
70 minutes
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