Key Lime Pineapple Squares

This is a party in the mouth! Tangy and rich at the same time.

 

Graham Base

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut (sweet)
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/8 tsp. cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 inch square pan with parchment paper, making sure it hangs over all sides. a prepared pan.

Stir the graham crumbs, coconut, flour, sugar and cinnamon to combine. Add the melted butter to blend and press into the prepared pan. Bake for 8 minutes and let cool. Set aside.

 

Filling

• 1 can condensed unsweetened milk
• 4 large eggs
• 2/3 cup key lime juice
• 1 tbsp. grated lime zest
• 1 tsp. coconut extract
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained

Whisk all the ingredients together except the pineapple, until smooth. Stir in the pineapple. Pour over the cooled crust and bake for 35-40 minutes, just until the edges bubble. Allow to cool to room temperature, then chill completely before serving.

You could add a dollop of whipped cream on the side…..just sayin’