Follow these simple steps to bring your Pineapple Bliss Bars to life:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Prepare the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Press the Crust: Firmly press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Use a fork to poke the crust gently to prevent bubbling.
4. Bake the Crust: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
5. Prepare the Filling: In another bowl, mix the drained crushed pineapple, granulated sugar, eggs, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and shredded coconut until well combined.
6. Pour Filling: Pour the pineapple mixture over the crust, spreading it evenly.
7. Bake Again: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden on top. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
8. Cool Completely: Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for at least 1 hour. Once cooled, refrigerate for an additional hour for optimal texture.
9. Cut into Bars: Once fully cooled, remove from the dish and cut into squares or bars as desired.
10. Serve and Garnish: Serve chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes.

These steps will yield the perfect Pineapple Bliss Bars that everyone will love!