Pineapple pie is one of those old fashioned desserts that many people have forgotten about. But, if you’re a fan of this sweet- with its perfect combination of buttery crust and tangy pineapple filling- then you should know that this style of dessert can also be made in a bar form. This tropical treat has a wonderful crust, a sour cream and pineapple topping, and finally a drizzle of pineapple glaze on top. It’s a pineapple lover’s dream and you don’t need to worry about those scorched pie edges in the oven.

The first step to making this dessert is the crust. Use a food processor to combine the crust ingredients until it looks sandy. Then press most of this mixture into the bottom of your baking dish, reserving 1 cup for the topping.

After the crust gets its first bake add the filling on top while it’s still hot. Sour cream, crushed pineapple, and vanilla make this both sweet and creamy.

Then add the rest of the crust as a topping and bake until just beginning to brown.

You’ll need to let this cool before using a fork to drizzle on a glaze made from milk, some reserved pineapple juice, and powdered sugar. Then cut into squares and be prepared to enjoy a new take on this old classic without ever rolling out any dough or getting out your pie weights.

The first time I ever made this I was reminded of my mom’s homemade pineapple pie and since then it’s become a household favorite, too. Plus, these yummy bars are very portable, which makes them ideal for potlucks and picnics. If only every dessert could be this good!