Transport yourself to a tropical paradise with these delicious Piña Colada Magic Bars! Infused with flavors of coconut, pineapple, and a hint of rum, these bars are a delightful twist on classic dessert bars. They’re easy to make, decadently sweet, and filled with layers of white chocolate, macadamia nuts, and dried pineapple. Perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or just a taste of the tropics anytime, these bars will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
- Graham cracker crumbs – 1 ½ cups
- Butter, melted – ½ cup
- Sweetened condensed milk – 14 ounces
- Rum (or 1 tsp rum extract) – 2 tbsp
- Sweetened flaked coconut – 2 cups
- White chocolate chips – 12 ounces
- Dried pineapple, roughly chopped – 6 ounces
- Macadamia nuts, chopped – 1 cup
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium-sized mixing bowl, blend the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter. Mix thoroughly until all the crumbs are well coated and evenly moist.
- Form the Base: Press the graham cracker mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking pan, creating an even crust layer.
- Layer Ingredients: Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the graham cracker crust. Add the rum (or rum extract) by sprinkling it over the condensed milk layer.
- Add Coconut and White Chocolate: Evenly sprinkle the sweetened flaked coconut over the condensed milk layer, followed by the white chocolate chips.
- Top with Pineapple and Nuts: Distribute the chopped dried pineapple and macadamia nuts over the chocolate and coconut layers.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the coconut is lightly toasted.
- Cool and Cut: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Conclusion
These Piña Colada Magic Bars are an indulgent treat that combines the flavors of a classic piña colada cocktail with a satisfying dessert bar. With layers of tropical ingredients like coconut and pineapple, and a hint of rum, these bars are a sweet and memorable treat. Perfect for any occasion, these bars bring a taste of paradise to your table.
Tropical Piña Colada Magic Bars
Ingredients
- Graham cracker crumbs – 1 ½ cups
- Butter melted – ½ cup
- Sweetened condensed milk – 14 ounces
- Rum or 1 tsp rum extract – 2 tbsp
- Sweetened flaked coconut – 2 cups
- White chocolate chips – 12 ounces
- Dried pineapple roughly chopped – 6 ounces
- Macadamia nuts chopped – 1 cup
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium-sized mixing bowl, blend the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter. Mix thoroughly until all the crumbs are well coated and evenly moist.
- Form the Base: Press the graham cracker mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking pan, creating an even crust layer.
- Layer Ingredients: Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the graham cracker crust. Add the rum (or rum extract) by sprinkling it over the condensed milk layer.
- Add Coconut and White Chocolate: Evenly sprinkle the sweetened flaked coconut over the condensed milk layer, followed by the white chocolate chips.
- Top with Pineapple and Nuts: Distribute the chopped dried pineapple and macadamia nuts over the chocolate and coconut layers.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the coconut is lightly toasted.
- Cool and Cut: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely before slicing into squares.