Pina Colada Dessert Squares

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Creamy, no-bake tropical dessert squares with a crunchy wafer crust
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Pina Colada Dessert Squares

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12 Calories: 285

Description

Indulge in the tropical flavors of a classic Pi&# 195;±a Colada with this effortless no-bake dessert. A buttery vanilla wafer crust supports a lusciously creamy filling made from cream cheese, coconut cream, and sweet pineapple. Topped with maraschino cherries, toasted nuts, and flaked coconut, these squares offer a delightful contrast of textures. Perfect for potlucks, summer gatherings, or as a refreshing treat on a hot day, they require no oven time, just a few hours in the fridge to set. Simple to assemble and impossible to resist.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ðF (177ðC) (optional, for toasting nuts/coconut). Mix vanilla wafer crumbs with melted margarine until evenly moistened.
  2. Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  4. Gradually add the cream of coconut to the cream cheese, beating continuously until fully blended and smooth.
  5. Gently fold in the whipped topping until no white streaks remain.
  6. Stir in the drained crushed pineapple, halved maraschino cherries, and chopped nuts (if using).
  7. Spread the filling evenly over the prepared crust in the pan.
  8. Sprinkle flaked coconut evenly over the top of the filling.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until firm and set.
  10. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 285kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 12g60%
Cholesterol 35mg12%
Sodium 180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 32g11%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 26g
Protein 4g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pina colada, dessert squares, no bake, coconut, pineapple, cream cheese, vanilla wafers, tropical dessert, summer treat, potluck dessert, easy dessert, chilled dessert, coconut cream, whipped topping, maraschino cherries, crust, layered dessert
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